28 Printing Operator

Hood Packaging Corporation; Tifton (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Hood Packaging Corporation is seeking a Press Operator for its Tifton, GA facility. You will be responsible for setting up and maintaining production, reading orders, ensuring raw materials are available, and following quality checks and ISO procedures.

The role requires adherence to safety rules, ability to work multiple shifts, and basic math/measurement skills. HACCP/GMP compliance knowledge is a plus. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Reads and understands manufacturing orders.
• Knows machine setup and operation basics.
• Reads a ruler and tape measure; performs basic math.

Responsibilities

• Safety of personnel and equipment, housekeeping, quality, waste reports.
• Pre-setup and preparation for orders; communicate shift status.
• Troubleshoots machine when down; assists maintenance.
• Ensure HACCP, GMPs, SQF compliance and work instructions.

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 for a Press 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.
• Responsible 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.
• Trouble shoots machine when it is down or not performing to standard
• Assists maintenance with machine repairs and preventive maintenance
• 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 and 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.