Printing Operator

Hood Packaging Corporation; Thomasville (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hood Packaging Corporation in Thomasville, NC is seeking a Printing Operator to support our food packaging operations. The role focuses on preparing press components, loading inks, and ensuring color accuracy while complying with safety, HACCP, GMP, and SQF requirements.

You will work as part of a team to maintain environmental standards, monitor ink levels and pH, and assist in machine changeovers and preventive maintenance. A high school diploma and basic arithmetic skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma; 1+ years in manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to read simple written materials and perform basic arithmetic.
• Able to climb stairs and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Color vision to distinguish color matches.
• Capable of working in a team and following safety standards.
• Adheres to plant safety and housekeeping standards.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety guidelines, wear PPE per OSHA.
• Identify and understand customer requirements.
• Prepare press and job components for print (inks, sleeves, film).
• Maintain clean work area per standards.
• Meet environmental requirements and manage ink levels and pH.
• Support ink circulation and pump performance.
• Assist in job changeovers and troubleshoot machine issues.
• Assist maintenance with repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Ensure day-to-day machine operation aligns with Quality System.
• Contribute to continual process improvement.
• Support Food Safety Management system activities.
• Sight ink formulas and match colors by inspection.
• Handle hazardous waste.
• Understand materials used and their differences.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Arithmetic (fractions & decimals)

Color discrimination

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The printing operator position is needed at Hood Packaging Corporation's Thomasville, NC location. This position will assist in ensuring HACCP, GMP'S, work instructions, and SQF requirements are in compliance.

Responsibilities

• Must follow safety guidelines, wear designated personal protective equipment and meet OSHA safety requirements.


• Must be able to identify and understand customer requirements.


• Assists in preparing press and all job components for print job (loading specified anilox, sleeves, ink, film, etc.)


• Ensures work area is kept clean according to facility/corporate standards


• Ensures all environmental standards and requirements are met


• Responsible for maintaining ink levels, viscosity an pH levels


• Responsible for ensuring non-used ink decks are under pump circulation with pH water to ensure proper pump performance


• Supports the change-over of each job under the direction of Operator


• Assists in trouble shooting machine when it is down or not performing to standard


• Assists maintenance with machine repairs and preventive maintenance


• Responsible for ensuring that the day-to-day operation of the machine is consistent with the policies and procedures which make up the Quality System.


• Continuously improve the process as an individual and as a team member


• Supports and maintains all activities related to Food Safety Management system


• Ability to sight ink formulas and distinguish between all color matches during the printing process through direct visual inspection.


• Responsible for managing and handling hazardous waste.


• Maintain an understanding of the materials used in production and their specific differences.


• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma 1 + years, preferred of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.


• Ability to read and understand simple written materials. Ability to write simple statements and numbers. Ability to perform arithmetic calculations with fractions and decimals.


• Average dexterity and coordination. Ability to climb stairs and lift up to 50lbs.


• Frequent mental/visual attention to monitor press operation. Ability to distinguish colors.


• Must be able to work in a team environment.


• Must adhere to plant safety and housekeeping standards