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1st Shift Hand Labor

HOOD CONTAINER CORPORATION
Franklin, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 9/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/17/2026
1st Shift - Monday to Friday 6am to 3:30pm with OT as needed

POSITION TITLE: Hand Labor (Assembly)

 

REPORTS TO:  Press / Finishing Supervisor

SUMMARY

Responsible for various activities associated nonspecialized work in the corrugated box plant. 

 

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

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

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.


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.

 

Salary : $15

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