Job Description

Hood Container Corporation is a family-owned, mill-to-market company specializing in containerboard and kraft paper, corrugated boxes, high graphic displays and contract packaging. Our commitment to customer happiness, employee well-being, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence drives our business. Over the last eight years Hood Container Corporation has grown to become one of the top ten Paper and Packaging Companies in the United States. Our integrated company resources allow for a unique dynamic that evolves with every addition to our geographic footprint. We excel at offering the benefits of a large corporation, while operating as a boutique business building close relationships with our customers.

Our Mission: Through our unwavering commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability, we passionately deliver indispensable value to our customers, employees, suppliers, communities, and stakeholders.

Our Vision: A unified culture that creates innovative customer solutions.

What We’re Searching for:

Hood Container Corporation is looking for a skilled Machine Helper for the Winston-Salem, NC plant.  Being focused, driven, ambitious, career-minded, team-oriented, and able to communicate professionally with others will lead you to success in this role.  We are seeking an individual that can move to the Assistant Machine operator and eventually become a Machine Operator.  

Our company offers competitive pay and a comfortable benefit package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long term disability, paid vacation, paid holidays, wellness days, 401k matching, and more. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Set up the pre-feeder, mount printing plates and set up delivery sections.
• Feed blanks into machine.
• Keep watch on board feeding into machine and make adjustments or corrections as needed.  
• Must meet acceptable quality guidelines.
• Retrieve dies and inks; return used inks to storage
• Promptly report problems, concerns or out-of-standard conditions to the Operator.
• Read Masters/Work Orders.
• Operate machine in the operator’s absence or as needed.
• Keep work area clean and tools in proper storage place.
• Must meet acceptable productivity levels.
• Follow all plant safety rules and safe work practices.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS

• Assist in lifting and carrying materials and tooling needed for machine set up; such as 45-50 lb. ink buckets.
• Assist the operator in setting up the printer.
• Other duties as assigned.

III.           QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS 

• Possess necessary reading and writing skills.
• Able to read a ruler and can perform simple fractions.
• Communicate effectively.
• Work overtime as needed to meet production requirements.
• Maintain an acceptable level of attendance and punctuality.
• Work in a hot atmosphere.
• Climb 2 to 3 stairs to machine platform.
• Demonstrate initiative and effectiveness in dealing with out-of-the-ordinary situations which may arise in the course of the job.            
• Be a contributing participant in process improvement initiatives.
• Follow all safety rules and procedures.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay
• Well-established corrugated facility
• Opportunity to apply your technical skills where they have immediate impact
• Respect for craftsmanship, experience, and safety

Here's why you'll love working at Hood Container:

• Competitive pay & benefits: We offer a competitive base salary, an annual bonus program, and a comprehensive benefits package to keep you healthy and happy. Check out more detailed information on our benefits via www.hoodcontainer.com/benefits 
• Continuous learning: We invest in paid training and development to help you grow your skills and advance your career.
• Caring & Empowering Company Culture: Supportive & collaborative team dedicated to seeing you unbox your potential to help make a difference & make customers happy. 
• Growing Company in a Sustainable Industry:  Consider a Future in Corrugated Packaging

Our goal is to have a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens and customers we serve. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

Hood Container Corporation is a family-owned, Mill to Market company, specializing in containerboard and kraft paper, corrugated boxes, high graphic displays, and contract packaging. Our commitment to customer happiness, employee well-being, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence drive our business. Over the last decade, Hood Container Corporation has grown to become one of the top ten Paper and Packaging Companies in the United States.

To learn more about Hood Container Corporation visit www.hoodcontainer.com or check us out on social media!