Feeder

Hood Container Corporation•Sumter, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Hood Container Corporation is seeking a Machine Helper for its Sumter, South Carolina plant. The role supports the manufacture of corrugated cartons and is intended to provide a path toward Assistant Machine Operator and eventually Machine Operator. The Feeder helps prepare and operate production equipment, feed blanks into the machine, monitor board flow, and make adjustments or report problems as needed. The role also supports machine setup, maintains a clean work area, records production information, and follows plant safety practices. Candidates should be team-oriented, organized, detail-focused, able to communicate professionally, and able to perform physical activities. The position requires working in a hot atmosphere, climbing two to three stairs to a machine platform, and working overtime as needed, including weekends when required.

Requirements

Possess necessary reading and writing skills.
Be able to read a ruler and perform simple fractions.
Communicate effectively.
Work overtime as needed to meet production requirements and be willing to work weekends when required.
Maintain acceptable attendance and punctuality.
Be able to work in a hot atmosphere.
Be able to climb two to three stairs to the machine platform.
Demonstrate initiative and effectiveness in handling unusual situations that may arise during the job.
Participate in process improvement initiatives.
Follow all safety rules and procedures.
Be team-oriented, organized, detail-focused, and able to perform physical activities.

Responsibilities

Set up the pre-feeder, mount printing plates, and set up deliver sections.
Feed blanks into the machine.
Monitor boards feeding into the machine and make adjustments or corrections as needed.
Meet acceptable quality guidelines and productivity levels.
Retrieve dies and inks and return used inks to storage.
Promptly report problems, concerns, or out-of-standard conditions to the Operator.
Read Masters and Work Orders.
Operate the machine in the operator’s absence or as needed.
Keep the work area clean and store tools properly.
Follow plant safety rules and safe work practices.
Assist with lifting and carrying materials and tooling needed for machine setup, including ink buckets weighing 45–50 pounds.
Assist the operator in setting up the printer.
Record hours and quantities in JDEdwards.
Perform other duties as assigned.