Machine Operator - Corrugator - 2nd Shift

Hood Container Corporation•Winston-Salem, NC

27d

About The Position

Hood Container Corporation is seeking a Machine Operator for its corrugator operation. The role involves setting up, adjusting, and operating kraft paper and ancillary equipment to produce corrugated sheets, while supporting production, quality, efficiency, and uptime objectives. The operator is accountable for machine and crew performance related to waste, efficiency, quality, and uptime. The position is on second shift, Monday through Friday, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with overtime work required if needed. The operator interprets job orders and production specifications, ensures correct machine setups, maintains production and maintenance records, monitors quality, and performs preventive maintenance. The role also involves troubleshooting equipment issues, requesting maintenance repairs when needed, following safety and quality processes, and carrying out other duties as assigned by the supervisor or plant manager. Hood Container describes itself as a family-owned, Mill to Market company specializing in containerboard and kraft paper, corrugated boxes, high graphic displays, and contract packaging. The company cites employee well-being, customer happiness, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence among its business commitments.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Proven track record of improving machine efficiencies in a production environment.
Proven process-control background.
High level of computer literacy.
Demonstrated analytical experience.
Experience with equipment operation and safety guidelines.
Demonstrated leadership experience.
Must be team-oriented, organized, detail-oriented, and able to perform some physical activities.
Must be able to foster teamwork.
Must be able to work in indoor temperature extremes from 40 to 120 degrees for several hours continuously.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Must be able to push and pull 50 pounds.
Must be able to work overtime if needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience in corrugated packaging environments.
Previous machine operator experience.
White or Green Belt Six Sigma certification.

Responsibilities

Manufacture corrugated cartons and produce corrugated sheets.
Set up, adjust, and operate kraft paper and ancillary equipment.
Be accountable for machine and crew performance related to waste, efficiency, quality, and uptime objectives.
Perform preventive maintenance to support optimum equipment operation.
Troubleshoot equipment issues and submit requests for maintenance repairs as needed.
Interpret job order information, specifications, and requirements.
Ensure machine setups are completed correctly.
Maintain accurate records of production, waste, production time, and preventive maintenance.
Help meet or exceed production goals.
Adhere to and promote safety policies and procedures, including hazardous-waste handling, lockout/tagout rules, and hearing and eye protection policies.
Monitor product quality.
Follow the Operator Checklist and applicable documented processes in the ISO Quality Manual.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned by the supervisor or plant manager.