Demo

2nd Shift Machine Operator

Hood Container Corporation
Covington, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 7/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/7/2026

Job Description


Craft the Future: Be a Box Maker at Hood Container! 

Join Hood Container Corporation and experience the difference! We're a growing leader in the corrugated packaging industry, and we're looking for skilled and motivated corrugated professionals who have experience working in Corrugated Manufacturing. Join our team and unbox your potential!

 

Immediate Openings on 2nd Shift (3:30 pm - 1:00 am) Mon - Thurs, with OT on Fri. 

 

What You'll Do:

  • Safety first: Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
  • Master our corrugator or converting equipment: Set up and operate either Corrugated Equipment, Rotary Die Cutter, or Flexo Folder Gluers in the production of corrugated boxes.
  • Ensure quality: Inspect and monitor production runs, ensuring products meet the highest quality standards.
  • Drive efficiency: Maximize machine uptime and productivity.
  • Continuous improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce downtime.

What You'll Bring:

  • Proven experience: At least 6 months of experience operating corrugated industry equipment.
  • Technical skills: Strong understanding of equipment operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
  • Safety focus: Prioritize safety in all aspects of your work.
  • Quality Mindset: Working with a one box set up mindset, to ensure quality expectations are met & minimize waste.
  • Team player: Collaborate effectively with other team members to achieve production goals.

Here's why you'll love working at Hood Container:

  • Competitive pay & benefits: We offer a base salary based on experience, a quarterly bonus program, and a comprehensive benefits package to keep you healthy and happy.
  • Continuous learning: We invest in paid training and development to help you grow your skills and advance your career.
  • Caring & Empowering Company Culture: Supportive & collaborative team dedicated to seeing you unbox your potential to help make a difference & make customers happy. 
  • Growing Company in a Sustainable Industry:  Consider a Future in Corrugated Packaging


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.

 

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 decade, Hood Container Corporation has grown to become one of the top ten Paper and Packaging Companies in the United States. To learn more about Hood Container Corporation visit www.hoodcontainer.com or check us out on social media! 


INDHP

 


10 hour shifts Monday to Thursday with Overtime on Friday

Salary : $22 - $26

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a 2nd Shift Machine Operator?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the 2nd Shift Machine Operator career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$43,603 - $55,670
Income Estimation: 
$53,120 - $69,174
Income Estimation: 
$50,113 - $64,377
Income Estimation: 
$61,656 - $78,069
Income Estimation: 
$59,875 - $77,824
Income Estimation: 
$51,669 - $66,452
Income Estimation: 
$53,120 - $69,174
Income Estimation: 
$50,113 - $64,377
Income Estimation: 
$61,656 - $78,069
Income Estimation: 
$59,875 - $77,824
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Hood Container Corporation

  • Hood Container Corporation Walker, MI
  • Job Title: Machine Operator Department: Converting Employment Type: Full-time Location: Grand Rapids, MI Shift: Evening Shift Premium: $3 an hour About the... more
  • 12 Days Ago

  • Hood Container Corporation Burgaw, NC
  • Job Title: Flexo Folder Gluer/Rotary Die Cut Operator Department: Converting Reports To: Scott Mills, Production Manager Employment Type: Full-time Locatio... more
  • 12 Days Ago

  • Hood Container Corporation St. Francisville, LA
  • Position Title: Shipping 1 (Rotating Shift) Department: Shipping / Warehouse Location: St. Francisville, LA Job Summary We are seeking a dependable and det... more
  • 13 Days Ago

  • Hood Container Corporation St. Francisville, LA
  • Job Summary We are seeking a hardworking and reliable Utility Relief/Laborer to join our team. This position is responsible for performing a variety of gen... more
  • 13 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other 2nd Shift Machine Operator jobs in the Covington, KY area that may be a better fit.

  • honeywell2-pilot West Chester, OH
  • Salary: $21/hour Bonus: $500 Sign-On HOURS: 2 Shifts are available 1st Weekend: Friday to Sunday 6 am-6 pm 2nd Weekend: Friday to Sunday 6 pm-6 am Job Type... more
  • 15 Days Ago

  • Ferrero Florence, KY
  • About the Role: This opportunity is for a full-time Production Operator working on our night shift 7pm - 7am with rotating weekends. The starting rate is $... more
  • 17 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!