Hood Container Corporation is looking for skilled Machine Helpers and/or Machine Operators for Arden, NC

*VERY CLOSE TO ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA*

Our company offers many benefits including: Health, dental, vision, life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, 401k matching, and more. New hires are eligible 1st of the month following 30 days of hire date.

Major Areas of Responsibilities:

• Manufacture Corrugated Cartons.
• Responsible for the machine crews' daily activities, accountable for machine and crew performance as they relate to waste, efficiency, quality and uptime objectives.
• Must be team-oriented, organized, detailed, and able to perform some physical activities.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Corrugator or Converting machine experience (Flexo Folder Gluer, Rotary Die Cutter, and Specialty Folder Gluer).
• Proven track record of improving machine efficiencies in a production environment.
• Experience in corrugated packaging environments.
• Proven process control background.
• Computer literacy skills necessary.
• Demonstrated analytical experience.
• Experience with equipment operation and safety guidelines.
• Must be team-oriented, organized, detailed and able to perform some physical activities.
• Must be willing to work over-time and weekends when required.
• Must be able to add and subtract fractions with ease and read a ruler down to a sixteenth of an inch.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and push 50 lbs.

Education and Experience

• Previous (6 months or more) machine operator experience preferred.
• Applicant must successfully pass a pre-employment test, background investigation and drug screen to qualify for full-time employment.

Our goal is to be 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. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

To learn more about us: Visit www.hoodcontainer.com or follow us on social media – LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Job Type: Full-time

Our Story:

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 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.