Job Description

Starting pay $18/hour + $1/hour Shift Differential 

SUMMARY

 As a Machine Helper, you will be a part of a team that takes the process of creating a corrugated product from beginning to end. Being a part of a team that serves not only local customers but national customer in either the Food Grade Industry, Medical Grade Industry, or Retail Industry is a great way to help Hood Container grow. We all need boxes, so why not be a part of the process of bringing products to people’s doorsteps around the world. Here you will see how boxes are made, from a single sheet of paper to what the customer receives with products ready to be packaged. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Six months or more of work experience in a manufacturing operation.
• Prior work around manufacturing machinery.
• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry preferred.

Why You’ll Love Working at Hood Container

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Starting pay $18/hour, quarterly bonus, and full packaging benefits: 👉 www.hoodcontainer.com/benefits
• Career Growth: Ongoing training and advancement opportunities.
• Team-Oriented Culture: Your expertise is respected and valued.
• Stable, Growing Industry: Nationwide leader in corrugated packaging.

Hood Container is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens and customers we serve.  The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

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! 

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and follow instructions as provided by the supervisor.
• Work together with crew/team as a helper.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Maximize piece-rate speed on tasks assigned.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
• Cross-train for other job positions as necessary.
• Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to:  Production Data, Safety Data, Quality Data.
• Turn in equipment work orders to supervision for needed repairs.  Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.
• Switch duties with First Helper as necessary.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Adheres to production schedule.  Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, and service goals.  
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.
• Ability to read a tape measure

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, lift, push, pull, squat, and swivel. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The employee is frequently exposed to hot and/or humid as well as cold conditions.  The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, vibrations, louder than normal environments, and high paced atmosphere.