Die Cutting Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Get to know us:

Mill Rock Packaging (MRP) is a growing U.S.-based packaging company and a market leader in designing, engineering, and producing high-end, sustainable, and customized graphic paperboard, folding carton, and commercial printing products. We serve customers across industries like food and beverage, technology, health and beauty, pharmaceuticals, and more.

What sets us apart? Our culture is built on five core behaviors that guide everything we do:

• Lead with Safety – We put people first, always.
• Build Trust – We keep our promises and act with integrity.
• Innovate and Be Resilient – We embrace challenges and create solutions that raise the bar.
• Include and Collaborate – We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger.
• Raise the Bar – We strive for excellence in every detail.

If you’re looking for a place where these values aren’t just words but actions, you’ll feel right at home here. Curious? Learn more at

How you'll make an impact:

MRP is searching for a passionate and agile Die Cutter Assistant who is a problem-solvers and excited by challenges and the opportunity to build something great with us. As a Die Cutter Assistant in the Cutting Department, you will be responsible to support our Operations Teams in setting up tooling, assisting in machine change-overs, and moving loads in and out of the die cutter. This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties.

Die Cutting Assistant (56530)

What’s in it for YOU?

• Competitive Pay: $18-20 per hour.
• Safety-First, People-First Culture.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation and sick time plus observed company holidays.
• 401K Employer Contributions.
• Short and long-term disability options.
• Life Insurance.
• And more!

What will you do in this role?

• Assist the Die Cutting Operator by preparing loads for die cutting, checking product part number and loading stock into the feeder.
• Off-load die cutter and inspect every load of die cut product for die cutting and printing errors.
• Perform quality checks in full compliance with all requirements of the quality system.
• Use centerline system to perform proper tooling setups.
• Setup top strippers, bottom stripping pins, as well as top and bottom blankers.
• Store die cutting tooling and maintain order in the tooling storage areas.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, clean die cutters, tooling and die cutting area during idle times.
• Assist with routine die cutter maintenance, including thoroughly cleaning machine during scheduled maintenance times.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Possess an ability to work together as a Die Cutting Team and embrace how your job impacts the whole team. You are the person “behind the scenes” making it happen.
• Can accept feedback and use it to grow in your position.
• Adept at working with your hands on tooling and machines.
• Must have basic computer skills or the ability to learn basic skills.
• Excellent endurance to stand and move about the work area all day.

What does it take to be successful in this role?

Basic Requirements:

• Ability to read and comprehend safety and operational instructions, procedures, and policies.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measurement using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Ability to carry out detailed written and/or verbal instructions and operational procedures.
• Problem-solving and analysis abilities involving concrete variables in standard situations.
• Basic computer skills are necessary to read work instructions, record job data, and follow work schedules.
• Effective time management skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Mechanical and technical aptitude.
• Ability to work required overtime as needed.
• Ability to interpret product layouts and production specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret a tape measure and measurements with speed and accuracy.

Preferred Requirements:

We value diverse experiences and perspectives—they help us innovate every day. While these qualifications are preferred, they’re not required :

• Paperboard folding carton industry experience preferred.
• Mechanical background preferred.

The physical requirements and work environment:

Physical Demands:

• Standing/Walking: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8–12 hours per shift).
• Lifting/Carrying: Regularly lift and move materials up to 50 lbs.
• Repetitive Motions: Frequent use of hands and arms for machine operation and material handling.
• Visual/Manual Requirements: Ability to read gauges, measure materials, and perform quality checks.

Environmental Conditions:

• Temperature: Work performed in a manufacturing environment with seasonal temperature variations.
• Noise Level: Exposure to moderate to high noise levels; hearing protection provided.
• Safety Gear: Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, gloves.
• Other Factors: Occasional exposure to dust, ink, or chemicals used in production.

Schedule & Work Hours:

• Full-time position; standard schedule is 5:00 AM to 3:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 1:00 AM Monday to Thursday , with occasional overtime as needed.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for satisfactory performance in this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the position's duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Mill Rock Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Recruiting Agencies: Mill Rock Packaging does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for any fees associated with them.