1st Shift Machine Helper

Hood Container Corporation•Covington, KY

About The Position

As a Machine Helper, you will work as part of a team to help create corrugated products from beginning to end. The team serves local and national customers in the food grade, medical grade, and retail industries. The role involves seeing the manufacturing process from a single sheet of paper through to the finished box ready to package products.

Requirements

  • Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to read a tape measure.
  • Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.
  • Prior work experience in a manufacturing operation.
  • Prior work around heavy machinery.

Responsibilities

  • Read and follow instructions provided by the supervisor.
  • Work together with the crew or team as a helper.
  • Keep the work area clean and organized.
  • Maximize piece-rate speed on assigned tasks.
  • Cross-train for other job positions as necessary.
  • Complete required reports accurately and on time, including production, safety, and quality data.
  • Submit equipment work orders to supervision for needed repairs.
  • Be proactive in equipment maintenance.
  • Switch duties with the First Helper as necessary.
  • Comply with company policies and procedures, including safety and good housekeeping requirements.
  • Adhere to the production schedule and make recommendations for optimizing it to meet cost, quality, and service goals.
  • Perform additional duties assigned by management.
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