Plate Mounter

Morris Packaging; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical coverages

Time off plans

Job summary

Morris Packaging is seeking a Plate Mounter to maintain and prepare plates for production, ensuring availability and accessibility for upcoming jobs in a climate-controlled facility.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting machines, conducting quality checks, mounting plates, cleaning plates, and managing filing/storage while keeping a clean work area and supporting other departments. The role operates on 12-hour shifts (days/nights) and travel is not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety and/or infection control standards.
• Independent/self-starter with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to stay organized and pay attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Mount plates for upcoming jobs and ensure they are accessible for production.
• Troubleshoot machines for malfunctions or irregularities.
• Perform regular quality checks and fix machine parts as needed.
• Plate cleaning and filing/storage to maintain plate integrity and filing system.
• Pull plates daily to meet production schedule and maintain alignment to minimize re-mounts.
• Maintain a clean work area and assist other departments as needed.
• Participate in quality and continuous improvement.

Skills

Independent/self-starter

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Reading/Writing English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Light equipment operation

Job description

• Independent/self-starter.

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!

Visit us at Careers | Morris Packaging to learn more about our values, leadership team, career paths, benefits and more!

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

• 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/ Affiant 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)