Machine Helper

Company: HOOD CONTAINER CORPORATION
Location: Lebanon
Posted on: November 24, 2022

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARYHood 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.At Hood Container Corporation - Lebanon, we are looking for coachable, driven Machine Helpers to join our 2nd Shift team. Second shift working hours are: 2:30 p.m. until 11:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. When business volume increases create a need for overtime, the crew will add two hours per night (working until 1:00 a.m.) Monday through Thursday. When absolutely necessary, we work 8 hours on Saturday.You will learn to assist the Machine Operator on any of several types of corrugated converting machines, including:Flexo Folder GluerRotary Die CutterFlat Bed Die CutterSpecialty Folder Gluer and/orLitho Laminator OperatorEach machine converts corrugated board (cardboard) into boxes or more complicated retail displays. The machine crew is made up of 3-5 coworkers, all working to produce quality boxes in a highly productive environment. This position has the opportunity for upward growth within the organization - - we believe in promoting hard working, reliable, and capable people!How You Will Contribute:Work with a small team to manufacture Corrugated Cartons and/or complex retail Displays.Must be team-oriented, organized, detailed, and able to perform physical activities.Experience with equipment operation and safety guidelines.Must be willing to work over-time and Saturdays when required.What it Takes:Must be able to repeatedly lift oversized sheets of corrugate and boxes from ground level to chest level.Must be able to read and understand a tape measure (imperial units of measure) and basic math (including fractions).Must be able to wear protective equipment for extended periods of time including: Gloves, safety glasses, goggles, steel toed shoes, and ear plugs.Must be able to work in warehouse that is not climate controlled for up to 10 hrs. per day.Must be able to work overtime as needed (up to 10 hours per day. Up to 6 days per week).Must be able to stand, sit, kneel, twist, and reach around equipment and obstacles unassisted as needed.Must be able to stand unassisted for up to 10 hours per day while wearing safety shoes.Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted and lift more than 50 lbs. with assistance.Must be able to work in tight spaces.Applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment background check 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.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESInspect finished product.Assist with setting up machine accurately in accordance with proper setup techniques.Inspect material and identify any non-conforming or defective material; perform in process and outgoing material inspection.Feed machine.Ensure finished sheets are properly stacked and transferred to conveyor.Clean work area.Cross-train on other machines.Other tasks assigned. 2nd Shift Schedule:Typical Work Hours Are:2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. - Monday Through FridayWhen overtime is needed, we add:11:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. (2 hours) - Monday through ThursdayWhen absolutely necessary, we add:2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (8 hours) - SaturdayPI196505959

Keywords: HOOD CONTAINER CORPORATION, Murfreesboro , Machine Helper, Other , Lebanon, Tennessee