Manufacturing Assistant

What We’re Looking For:
 We’re seeking a hands-on, motivated Machine helper who takes pride in running efficient, high-quality production lines. The ideal candidate will bring:

• Experience with corrugated converting or corrugator equipment.
• A proven ability to improve machine performance and minimize downtime.
• Strong leadership skills to guide and train crew members.
• A commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Flexibility to work overtime and weekends as production demands.

If you’re detail-oriented, mechanically inclined, and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. 

Shifts : 

             1st Shift : 6 AM - 2 PM 

              2nd Shift : 2PM - 10PM 

              3rd Shift :  10 PM - 6AM 

** Possibility of working 12 hour shifts depending on business necessity ** 

Areas of Responsibility:

• Manufacture corrugated cartons in a high-volume production environment.
• Lead and coordinate the daily activities of the machine crew, ensuring performance goals are met in waste reduction, efficiency, quality, and uptime.
• Direct and train machine crew members, including new team members.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Corrugator or Converting machine experience (Flexo Folder Gluer, Rotary Die Cutter, Flat Bed Die Cutter, Specialty Folder Gluer, and/or Litho Laminator).
• Proven ability to improve machine efficiencies in a production environment.
• Experience in corrugated packaging environments.
• Strong process control background with demonstrated analytical skills.
• Computer literacy, including experience with Windows-based systems.
• Familiarity with equipment operation and adherence to safety guidelines.
• Team-oriented, organized, detail-driven, and able to perform physical tasks.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends as required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand unassisted for up to 12 hours per day while wearing safety shoes.
• Ability to stand, sit, kneel, twist, and reach around equipment and obstacles unassisted as needed.
• Ability to read and understand a tape measure (imperial units) and perform basic math, including fractions.
• Repeatedly lift oversized sheets and boxes from chest to ground level.
• Wear protective equipment for extended periods (gloves, sleeves, safety glasses/goggles, steel-toed shoes, face masks, ear plugs).
• Ability to climb stairs and work on elevated platforms (up to 20 ft.).
• Ability to reach the ground unassisted.
• Communicate effectively in loud working environments while wearing PPE.
• Work in a non-climate-controlled warehouse (ambient temperatures between 40 – 115°F) for up to 12 hours per day.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Ability to wash hands multiple times per day with antibacterial soap.
• Work overtime as needed (up to 12 hours/day, up to 7 days/week).
• Lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted; more than 50 lbs. with assistance.
• Work in tight spaces.
• Basic understanding of cleaning chemicals and sanitization measures.
• Ability to cross conveyor systems using narrow walking platforms (4” wide).
• Strong spatial recognition and deductive reasoning skills.

Education and Experience:

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