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 B Operator for our Minneapolis, MN plant. 

Hours 4:30pm-3:00am

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

• Will need to be able to train on days Monday to Thursday 6:00am-4:30pm
• Shift will eventually be Monday - Thursday 4:30pm-3:00am
• Second Shift will receive and extra $1.00/hr for shift differential

Hood Packaging offers excellent benefits including Medical, dental, vison, 401K retirement, paid vacations and holidays. 

Key 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.
• Setup and run the slitter at optimum speed and maintaining quality product per assigned schedule.
• 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.
• Inspect machine during shift and notifies management of minor or major equipment failure.
• Maintains accurate and detailed production records pertaining to run of the schedule for each shift.
• Maintains constant check for the prevention of unnecessary waste on slitter.
• Ensure that slitter is setup for the next shift at the end of the current shift.
• Maintain a clean work area during shift and clean work area at the end of shift.
• Monitors cut width, quality control and uses problem solving capabilities throughout process.
• Responsible for training new operators as needed.
• 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.

Performs other duties as assigned by management. Functional Requirements

• Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work flexible hours.

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.