Production Associate

Austin Community College; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

401k matching

Job summary

A leading packaging company in Sumter, SC is seeking skilled Machine Helpers and Machine Operators. Candidates should possess strong organizational, teamwork, and self-starter skills, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Responsibilities include manufacturing corrugated cartons and managing daily activities of machine crews. A high school diploma or GED, excellent attendance, and authorization to work in the U.S. are necessary. This role offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for growth in a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate or have a GED.
• Must have an excellent attendance record.
• Ability to pass pre-employment background check and drug screen.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture Corrugated Cartons.
• Responsible for the machine crews' daily activities.
• Accountable for machine and crew performance related to waste and efficiency.
• Must be team-oriented and organized.
• Willing to work overtime and weekends when required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Self-starter

Ability to lift 50lbs

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Hood Container Corporation is a family‑owned, mill to market company specializing in containerboard and kraft paper, corrugated boxes, high graphic displays and contract packaging. Our commitment to customer happiness, employee well‑being, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence drive our business. Over the last eight years Hood Container Corporation has grown to become one of the top ten Paper and Packaging Companies in the United States. Our integrated company resources allow for a unique dynamic that evolves with every addition to our geographic footprint. We excel at offering the benefits of a large corporation, while operating as a boutique business building close relationships with our customers.

Our Mission

Through our unwavering commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability, we passionately deliver indispensable value to our customers, employees, suppliers, communities, and stakeholders.

Our Vision

A unified culture that creates innovative customer solutions.

What We’re Searching for:

Hood Container Corporation is looking for skilled Machine Helpers and/or Machine Operators for the Sumter, SC Plant. Strong organizational, teamwork and self‑starter skills will lead you to success in this role.

Our company offers a competitive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, paid vacation, paid holidays, 401k matching, and more.

Day in the life:

• Manufacture Corrugated Cartons.
• Responsible for the machine crews' daily activities, accountable for machine and crew performance as they relate to waste, efficiency, quality, and uptime objectives.
• Must be team‑oriented, organized, detailed, and able to perform physical activities.
• Experience with equipment operation and safety guidelines.
• Must be willing to work overtime and weekends when required.

What it Takes:

• Must be able to repeatedly lift oversized sheets and boxes from chest to ground level up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to read and understand a tape measure (imperial units of measure) and basic math (including fractions).
• Must be able to stand, sit, kneel, twist, and reach around equipment and obstacles unassisted as needed.
• Must be able to work 2nd

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be a high school graduate or have a GED.
• Must have an excellent attendance record.
• Ability to pass pre‑employment background check and drug screen.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Our goal is to be 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.