28 Inline Bottomer Operator

Hood Packaging Corporation; Tifton (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hood Packaging Corporation in Tifton, GA seeks an Inline Bottomer Operator to set up and run production lines, ensuring orders are read correctly and materials are ready. The role requires following ISO procedures and maintaining quality throughout the shift.

Candidates must read orders, prepare machines, and keep safety as the top priority while working 12-hour shifts including nights. Heavy lifting and team coordination are essential for success in this fast-paced factory environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Read and understand manufacturing orders and machine setup requirements.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work 12-hour shifts, including nights.
• Familiarity with HACCP, GMPs and SQF quality systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of personnel and equipment and complete quality reports on time.
• Pre-setup and secure materials needed to start an order.
• Communicate machine, orders and status to the upcoming shift.
• Maintain compliance with HACCP, GMPs, Work Instructions, and SQF standards.
• Follow all safety rules; safe work is a condition of employment.

Skills

Reading orders

Machine setup

Quality monitoring

Data entry

Basic math

Ruler/tape measure

Startup/shutdown

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Hood Packaging Corporation has a rich history in North America as a leader in the packaging industry. From day one, our company has been at the forefront in the design and manufacture of a wide range of packaging materials. Our goal at Hood Packaging is to provide a product that is manufactured in a safety conscious environment with attention to high quality, timeliness, and that consistently exceeds customer expectations. We are able to meet our goal every day because we employ some of the best packaging people in the industry. We couldn't succeed without our dedicated employees. If you are looking for more than just a job and you want a career. Consider Hood Packaging Corporation.

Hood Packaging is currently recruiting an Inline Bottomer Operator for our Tifton, Ga facility who will be responsible for setting up and maintaining production. Included in their duties is ensuring that they read the order properly, ensure all raw materials are available, and follow all quality check requirements and ISO procedures.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safety of personnel and equipment, housekeeping, quality, waste amounts, required production reports, quality monitors, other documents or reports as required accurately and timely.
• Work and performs all duties in an efficient and safe manner. Responsibility for the pre-setup and materials necessary to start an order.
• Responsible to assure oncoming shift has been communicated to and advised of all pertinent information regarding the machine, orders and status of equipment and personnel.
• Assist in assuring HACCP, GMP’s, Work Instructions, and Food Safety Quality system requirements (SQF) are in compliance.
• Must know, follow and demonstrate compliance with all safety rules and understand working safely is a condition of employment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to bend, stoop, stand, and walk on hard surfaces.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more throughout the shift.
• Ability to work all shifts including 12-hour shifts, 7-days a week, including nights.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.
• Ability to work in hot environments.
• Ability to use hands, arms and legs to operator equipment and perform job duties.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Must be able to read and understand a manufacturing order.
• Must understand and demonstrate the mechanics of the machine and properly setting-up the machine to meet the requirements of the manufacturing order.
• Must demonstrate knowledge and ability to complete a quality monitor.
• Moderate computer/data input skills are required.
• Moderate math skills and ability to read a ruler and tape measure are required.
• Must consistently meet or exceed start-up/shutdown and waste goals.
• Must work effectively as a team player and demonstrate and promote positive team spirit.
• Must be able to successfully communicate with other team members to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Must demonstrate successful knowledge, practice, understanding and compliance of all current work instructions for the position.
• Must demonstrate, follow and practice all safety rules, policies, programs and practices always.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Graduate or GED

Hood Packaging Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers applications for all positions without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap or any other legally protected status.