Wet End Operator - 3rd Shift

Hood Container Corporation•Jamestown, NC

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Hood Container in Greensboro, NC is the kind of place where hard work actually leads somewhere. It’s a stable, growing manufacturing environment where safety matters, people are respected, and employees have real opportunities to learn, move up, and build long-term careers. If you want steady work, room to grow, and to be part of a company that values reliability, Hood Container is a place you can put down roots. 3rd Shift Hours - 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.
6 months of experience on the dry end of the corrugator.
6 months experience on the wet end of the corrugator
Language Skills able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
MATHEMATICAL Skills able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume, and rate.
Able to apply concepts of high school math.
REASONING ABILITY to apply common sense understanding to conduct instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form.
Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.
The individual must have a working knowledge of the following: Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License
The employee is occasionally required to sit
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Enter information into computers to set the machine for order changes, scores, speed, stack height, sheet count, and number of outs.
Verify the accuracy of the information in the computer.
Execute order changes.
Cross-check the board being produced with the corrugator dry end lineup or order scheduling computer display to ensure it is the proper board test, size, and scores are properly positioned and have the correct depth, color, and coating.
Visually observe and physically check the board for quality, including but not limited to the following: cracked scores, cut liner or medium, loose edges or liner, oil, blisters, wrinkles, washboard, warp, clean slits, proper score depth, and appearance.
Perform soak tests as needed.
Set a slitter to bring up the next run as necessary to avoid overruns or underruns. Set up tear-tape machine and preprint as needed.
Communicate messages to the wet end regarding necessary adjustments.
Clear jams safely and assist in correcting other problems.
Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs.
Be initiative-taking in the maintenance of equipment.
Adheres to production schedule.
Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, and service goals.
Reports any unusual scheduling issues to Supervisor.
Assist in the training of dry end personnel.
Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.