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Bobst Mastercut Machine Operator - 3rd Shift

Hood Container Corporation
Salem, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 8/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/30/2026

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 Opening on 3rd Shift (11:00 pm - 3:00 am) Sunday - Thurs. - Must be able to work overtime if needed.

 

 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 and quality and uptime objectives.
  • Will direct the work of the machine crew and provide training for new team members

Primary Objectives

  • Set up, adjust and run flat bed die cut presses and ancillary equipment for production runs.
  • Perform preventive maintenance to ensure its optimum operation.
  • Troubleshoot issues and submit requests for maintenance repairs as needed.


Specific Responsibilities of the Job

  • Interpret job order information, specs and requirements.
  • Ensures all machine set-ups are done correctly.
  • Directs crew’s activities to ensure efficient production.
  • Maintain accurate records of production, waste, production time, preventive maintenance etc.
  • Performs duties as requested by supervisor and plant manager.
  • Ensure that production goals are met or exceeded.
  • Adhere to and promotes all safety policies and procedures including, but not limited to the proper handling of hazardous waste, lock out - tag out rules and hearing and eye protection policies.
  • Monitor Quality
  • Performs various other job duties and projects as assigned.
  • It is the responsibility of all Ideal employees to follow the requirements of their documented process as defined in the ISO Quality Manual.
  • Follow Operator Checklist


Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

  • Proven track record of improving machine efficiencies in a production environment.
  • Experience in flat bed die cutting and or corrugated packaging environments.
  • Experience with cutting die repair, matrix, and structural design preferred
  • Proven process control background
  • High level 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.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience
  • White or Green Belt Six Sigma certification preferred
  • Must be able to foster team work

 

Job Conditions & Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to work in temperature extremes from 40 degrees to 120 degrees inside facility for several hours continuously.
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
  • Must be able to push and pull 50 lbs.

 

Education and Experience

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Previous machine operator experience preferred.


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! 


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