Dry End Operator

Our Story: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 12 years Hood Container Corporation has grown to become one of the top ten Paper and Packaging Companies in the United States. Our integrated company resources allow for a unique dynamic that evolves with every addition to our geographic footprint. We excel at offering the benefits of a large corporation, while operating as a boutique business building close relationships with our customers.Our Mission: Through our unwavering commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability, we passionately deliver indispensable value to our customers, employees, suppliers, communities, and stakeholders.Our Vision: A unified culture that creates innovative customer solutions.Dry End Operator – 2nd or 3rd shiftWhat it takes:EDUCATION AND Experience High school diploma or GEDPrior 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.Technical skills The individual must have a working knowledge of the following: Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSMay be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator LicensePHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the functions of this job successfully.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.How You will contribute: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.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.