Assistant Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Craft the Future: Be a Box Maker at Hood Container! 

Join Hood Container Corporation and experience the difference! We're a growing leader in the corrugated packaging industry, and we're looking for skilled and motivated corrugated professionals who has experience working in a corrugated packaging facility. Join our team and unbox your potential!

Starting Pay: $22/hr (potential for higher rate based on experience), Evening Shift Pay = Base Rate + $3/hour Shift Premium 

Shift: 

• Day Shift (6:20 AM – 4:20 PM, Monday – Thursday)
• Evening Shift (4:00 PM – 2:00 AM, Monday – Thursday)

What You'll Do:

• Safety first: Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Master our converting equipment: Set up and assist operate either Rotary Die Cutter or Flexo Folder Gluers in the production of corrugated boxes.
• Ensure quality: Inspect and monitor production runs, ensuring products meet the highest quality standards.
• Drive efficiency: Maximize machine uptime and productivity.
• Continuous improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce downtime.

What You'll Bring:

• Proven experience: At least 6 months of experience operating corrugated industry equipment.
• Technical skills: Strong understanding of equipment operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Safety focus: Prioritize safety in all aspects of your work.
• Quality Mindset: Working with a one box set up mindset, to ensure quality expectations are met & minimize waste.
• Team player: Collaborate effectively with other team members to achieve production goals.

Here's why you'll love working at Hood Container:

• Competitive pay & benefits: We offer a base salary based on experience , a quarterly bonus program , and a comprehensive benefits package to keep you healthy and happy.
• Continuous learning: We invest in paid training and development to help you grow your skills and advance your career.
• Caring & Empowering Company Culture : Supportive & collaborative team dedicated to seeing you unbox your potential to help make a difference & make customers happy. 
• Growing Company in a Sustainable Industry:   Consider a Future in Corrugated Packaging

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.

Hood 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. To learn more about Hood Container Corporation visit or check us out on social media!