Press Operator I – Night Shift, 4-Day Weekends

Mill Rock Packaging; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

4-day weekends

401K Employer Contributions

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Life Insurance

Job summary

Mill Rock Packaging is seeking a Press Operator I for its Salt Lake City facility. You will handle changeovers and support the printing press during production, ensuring smooth operation and quality output.

The role requires coordinating stock, inks, and coatings, setting up feeders, and keeping the press running efficiently. This full-time position offers PTO, 401K contributions, comprehensive benefits, and 6:00 AM-6:00 PM shifts with a 3-day weekend cadence.

Qualifications

• Possess a positive, can-do attitude to learn the job and work in a team environment.
• Ability to work together as part of a press team and understand impact on the whole production.
• Open to feedback and growth in the position.
• Basic computer skills, including keyboard/mouse use and simple software access.
• Excellent endurance to stand and move throughout the shift.
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure stock matches the job ticket, verify caliper and tag placement.
• Pull plates from holding area for next job and ensure availability.
• Verify inks/coatings against ink cards and storage racks.
• Set up feeder, double sheet detector, side guides, and material loading.
• Hang plates and change blankets as assigned by the lead press operator.
• Perform die/vinyl checks and dispose of make-ready materials properly.
• Assist with press maintenance as scheduled.

Skills

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Feedback welcome

Basic computer skills

Endurance

Manufacturing experience

Education

GED or HS equivalency

Job description

Mill Rock Packaging is seeking a Press Operator I for its Salt Lake City facility. You will handle changeovers and support the printing press during production, ensuring smooth operation and quality output.

The role requires coordinating stock, inks, and coatings, setting up feeders, and keeping the press running efficiently. This full-time position offers PTO, 401K contributions, comprehensive benefits, and 6:00 AM-6:00 PM shifts with a 3-day weekend cadence.