Machine Helper 1st Shift / Mon-Thurs, Friday OT as needed

About the role

As a Manufacturing Assistant, you will be part of a team that takes the process of creating a corrugated product from beginning to end. Being part of a team that serves not only local customers but national customers in either the Food Grade Industry, Medical Grade Industry, or Retail Industry is a great way to help Hood Container grow. Here you will see how boxes are truly made, from a single sheet of paper to what the customer receives with products ready to be packaged.

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.

Qualifications

Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.
• Prior work experience in a fulfillment operation.
• Able to read, write, communicate efficiently, and follow instructions on factory masters.

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.

Schedule

Monday - Thursday 5am - 3:30pm. Friday is overtime as needed.