Job Description

Hood Packaging Corporation has a rich history in North America as a leader in the packaging industry. From day one, our company has been at the forefront in the design and manufacture of a wide range of packaging materials. Our goal at Hood Packaging is to provide a product that is manufactured in a safety conscious environment with attention to high quality, timeliness, and that consistently exceeds customer expectations. We are able to meet our goal every day because we employ some of the best packaging people in the industry. We couldn't succeed without our dedicated employees. If you are looking for more than just a job and you want a career. Consider Hood Packaging Corporation. 

Hood Packaging is currently recruiting for Night Shift Slitter A Operator for our Minneapolis, MN plant. 

*** $2,000 Sign on Bonus***

Hours Monday- Thursday 4:30pm-3:00am

*** 3 Day Weekends***

Functional Responsibilities

• Read schedule, noting all instructions, supervisor instructions and specifications before beginning setup cycle.
• Must also comply with general plant safety requirements, including but not limited to safe lifting and material handling practices and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Move product in and out of work area, operators must be certified to operate forklift/clamp truck.
• Required to place the printing plate on roll, ensure the placement is accurate and print is of good quality
• Inspects paper prior to and after each set to assure quality (following the SOP for each machine for details on what and when to inspect).  
• Performs roll changes of raw material product.  All finished product should be wrapped and weighed with the operator’s initials, date and weight of the roll/pallet.
• Maintains accurate and detailed production records pertaining to run of the schedule for each shift.
• Monitors cut width, quality control and uses problem solving capabilities throughout process.
• Responsible for full compliance with safety and housekeeping; work in a safe manner; communicate all pertinent information to his/her relief during shift change.  Assist in assuring HACCP, GMP’s, work instructions, Job Safety Analysis and Food Safety Quality system requirements (SQF) are in compliance.

Physical Requirements 

• Must be able to repetitively lift and carry a maximum of 50 lbs. from one location of the plant to another using proper equipment provided.
• Must be able to visually inspect print for quality and/or deficiencies of print work.
• Must be able to climb, crawl and bend over/under equipment to make necessary adjustments and/or repair machine.
• Must be able to stand for extended period of time.
• Must be able to communicate orally and in writing to fulfill job orders in a safe and efficient manner.
• Must have good manual dexterity and eye/hand coordination to perform the above-mentioned activities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.

Skills

• Ability to use simple arithmetic including addition, subtraction, division and multiplication, and the use of fractions and measurements within ¼ of an inch.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Hood Packaging Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers applications for all positions without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap or any other legally protected status.  

Hood Packaging offers excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K retirement, paid vacations, and holidays.