Early-Shift Manufacturing Helper (5am–3pm, OT)

Hood-Container-1; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hood Container in Columbus, OH is seeking a 1st Shift Machine Helper (5am–3pm, Mon–Fri, with OT) to join a team producing corrugated boxes for local and national customers across food, medical, and retail industries.

You will read and follow supervisor instructions, assist the crew, keep areas clean, and work to maximize piece-rate speed while safely handling up to 50 pounds. Cross-training and routine reporting are part of the role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Prior work in the corrugated industry is preferred.
• Prior work experience in a fulfillment operation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow instructions as provided by the supervisor.
• Work together with crew/team as a helper.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Maximize piece-rate speed on tasks assigned.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
• Cross-train for other job positions as necessary.
• Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including Production Data, Safety Data, Quality Data.
• Turn in equipment work orders to supervision for needed repairs; be proactive in equipment maintenance.
• Switch duties with First Helper as necessary.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and good housekeeping.
• Adheres to production schedule; make recommendations to meet cost, quality, and service goals.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.
• Ability to read a tape measure

Skills

Read instructions

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Tape measure reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Hood Container in Columbus, OH is seeking a 1st Shift Machine Helper (5am–3pm, Mon–Fri, with OT) to join a team producing corrugated boxes for local and national customers across food, medical, and retail industries.

You will read and follow supervisor instructions, assist the crew, keep areas clean, and work to maximize piece-rate speed while safely handling up to 50 pounds. Cross-training and routine reporting are part of the role.