Live In Plate Mounter Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Morris Packaging is a manufacturer of sustainable, flexible packaging products such as bags, pouches, and rollstock. Morris Packaging provides end-to-end packaging solutions, including design, printing, warehousing, and logistics support.
By joining the Morris Packaging team, you will become part of one of the most exciting teams in the packaging industry. If you are looking for a great career that provides job satisfaction and professional advancement with a company that values YOU, join our team today!
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Your purpose:
As a Plate Mounter, you will be responsible for daily maintenance and upkeep of plates, ensuring that plates are available and accessible for all areas of production.
Essential Functions:
• Troubleshoot machines for any malfunctions or irregularities.
• Perform regular quality checks and fix machine parts as needed to ensure they operate successfully.
• Responsible for mounting plates for upcoming jobs.
• Plate cleaning.
• Filing/storage ensuring the integrity of the plates and filing system.
• Pull plates daily as required to meet production schedule.
• Prompt mounting and positioning of plates.
• Ensuring that multiple plates are aligned correctly to minimize re-mounts due to misalignment.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Assist other departments when needed.
• Participate in quality and continuous improvement.
Competencies:
• Organizational skills.
• Work prioritization; setting schedule due to priorities at hand.
• Record-keeping skills.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be primarily in our climate-controlled facility. The plant floor is subject to vibration and equipment noise leading to a loud environment. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and might also be exposed to outside conditions, tight spaces, cleaning solvents and heights.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen.

• Continuous (6 to 10 hours per day) bending, pushing, pulling, climbing stairs, reaching, lifting, and grasping.
• Continuous (6 to 10 hours per day) standing and walking.
• Continuous (6 or more hours per day) talking, teaching, and repetitive motion, hand/wrist movement.
• Good eyesight, normal hearing.
• Ability to move and lift objects, frequently 75 lbs.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position on rotating 12-hour shifts (daytime shifts 6am-6pm; night-time shifts 6pm-6am). Days, nights, and hours may vary depending on assigned shift and production requirements. This position may require significant work hours beyond the normal workday based on the demands of the business cycle, customer volume of business.
Travel: Travel is not required for this position.
Required Education and Experience:
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety and/or infection control standards.
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
• Ability to receive, track and distribute materials, supplies and equipment.
• Knowledge of light equipment operation and/or maintenance.
• Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork.
• Independent/self-starter.
• Ability to stay organized and pay attention to detail.
• Ability to react quickly to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
• Effective communication skills via email, phone and in person.
• Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel.
• Basic math skills.
Benefits:
Morris Packaging offers a comprehensive benefits package to provide the protection you need today and in the future. Benefits may include but are subject to change: time off plans, medical coverages, bonus programs, disability coverages, company paid & voluntary life insurance, 401K plans with company match, & HSA contributions (when applicable).
Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer
Morris Packaging is committed to empowering our employees to achieve their full career potential through a range of advancement opportunities, technical training, cross-training, and more. If you're seeking a workplace where your career can truly thrive, join the Morris Packaging team!
Licenses and Certifications: None
Supervisory Responsibility: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
AAP/EEO Statement: Morris Packaging, LLC. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
Other Duties: All employees must comply with all company policies including but not limited to those outlined in the Employee Handbook, Safety Manual, and Safe Quality Foods documents.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
The pay range for this role is:
24 - 27 USD per hour (Minnesota)