Manufacturing Assistant – Corrugated Boxes (1st Shift)

Hood Container Corporation; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hood Container Corporation in Louisville, KY seeks a Machine Helper for 1st shift (Mon–Thu) with overtime Friday as needed. You will work as part of a team to support corrugated production from start to finish, building boxes for local and national customers in food, medical, and retail sectors.

The role requires reading instructions, maintaining a clean, safe workspace, and helping with tape measure readings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in the corrugated industry preferred.
• Experience in a fulfillment operation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow instructions 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 but not limited to: Production Data, Safety Data, Quality Data.
• Turn in equipment work orders to supervision for needed repairs; maintain equipment proactively.
• Switch duties with First Helper as necessary.

Skills

Teamwork

Tape measure reading

Reading instructions

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Hood Container Corporation in Louisville, KY seeks a Machine Helper for 1st shift (Mon–Thu) with overtime Friday as needed. You will work as part of a team to support corrugated production from start to finish, building boxes for local and national customers in food, medical, and retail sectors.

The role requires reading instructions, maintaining a clean, safe workspace, and helping with tape measure readings.