Pre-Production Coordinator - 3rd shift

Hood-Container-1; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonus

Benefits

Career growth

Supportive culture

Industry impact

Job summary

Hood Container in Winston-Salem, NC, is seeking a Pre-Production Coordinator for the 3rd shift to operate and maintain double-backing machinery and ensure high-quality output. You will monitor performance, adjust settings, and collaborate with quality control and maintenance to optimize workflow.

The role requires meticulous attention to detail, safety adherence, and the ability to read orders, set up printers and die cutters, and participate in improvement projects. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Must possess reading and writing skills.
• Able to read a ruler.
• Effective communication of instructions.
• Must qualify for forklift license for man lift.
• Comfortable with heights of up to 25 feet.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand customer orders for location of materials.
• Assist with set-up for printers and die cutters.
• Promptly report problems to the supervisor.
• Assist with Productivity Improvement Projects.
• Working at heights up to 25 feet is required.

Skills

Reading & writing

Read a ruler

Forklift qualification

Communication skills

Heights up to 25 ft

Lifting 50 lbs

Job description

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Pre-Production Coordinator - 3rd shift

Full-time Regular Winston-Salem, NC, US

About the Role:

The Double Backer Operator plays a critical role in the manufacturing process within the non-durable goods sector by operating and maintaining double-backing machinery to ensure high-quality product output. This position requires meticulous attention to detailto monitor machine performance, adjust settings, and troubleshoot issues, ensuring consistent production standards are maintained. The operator will collaborate closely with quality control and maintenance teams to optimize workflow and minimize downtime. Ensuring safety protocols and operational guidelines are strictly followed is essential to protect both personnel and equipment. Ultimately, the Double Backer Operator makes a significant contribution to meeting production targets and maintaining the overall efficiency of the manufacturing line.

2nd Shift Hours - 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Overtime required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possess reading and writing skills
• Must be able to read a ruler
• Effectively communicate instrustions
• Must be able to qualify for forklift license to operate a man lift.
• Must be comfortable with heights of up to 25 feet.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.

Responsibilities:

• Information: read and understand customer order for location of materials. Use function checklist for plates, dies and inks to observe any problems and repair them.
• Assist with set-up for printers and die cutters
• Promptly report problems, concerns or out-of-standard conditions to the supervisor.
• Assist with all Productivity Improvement Projects.
• Working at heights up to 25 feet is required

Skills:

Why You’ll Love Working at Hood Container:

• Competitive Pay & Benefitsincluding base wages, quarterly bonus, and benefits to keep you & your family happy & healthy. Check out the details at www.hoodcontainer.com/benefits.
• Career Growth: Ongoing training and development opportunities to help you advance.
• Supportive Culture: Be part of a collaborative team that values trust, honesty, and excellence.
• Industry Impact: Build a future in the growing and sustainable corrugated packaging industry.

Our goal is to have a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens and customers we serve. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

To learn more about us: To learn more visit hoodcontainer.com or follow us on social media – LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Use a set-up checklist to supply material and information to all machines.

Information: read and understand customer order for location of materials. Use function checklist for plates, dies and inks to observe any problems and repair them.

• Assist with set-up for printers and die cutters
• Promptly report problems, concerns or out-of-standard conditions to the supervisor.
• Assist with all Productivity Improvement Projects.
• Working at heights up to 25 feet is required
• SECONDARY FUNCTIONS
• Learn to mix inks and perform task as needed.
• Learn to operate Die wash machine and assist in die mounting area for cleanup of dies and storage.
• Read masters, load tags
• Prepare load tags, shipping information, etc.
• Assist machine centers as needed (ie: feed machines, stack off machines, etc.)
• QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
• Possess reading and writing skills
• Must be able to read a ruler
• Effectively communicate instructions.
• Must qualify for forklift license for man lift.
• Perform manual labor (example: heavy lifting and moving of cutting dies, printing plates and inks
• Work overtime as necessary to meet production requirements
• Maintain an acceptable attendance and punctuality record.
• Adhere to all company safety rules and policies.