Hood Packaging Corporation is a privately held company, highly respected in the multiwall paper bag and plastic packaging industries. Our Tifton, Georgia location is seeking talented and dedicated team members to help us continue our legacy.
SCOPE OF POSITION
Responsible for accurately mounting plates on cylinders in proper register to ensure quality print and removing plates from cylinders. Ensuring this is done within the standard rate of production. Responsible for making plates if needed.
FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare and mount all plates on cylinder in register.
- Proof each job for correctness, color separation, registration and consistency in printing surface.
- Check all facets of job against sample proofs, memos, production orders and with supervision if there is any doubt as to the correctness of plates.
- Follow all safety procedures when lifting and mounting plates.
- Keep area clean and organized to ensure compliance with SQF standards.
- Check plate quality and storing plates in proper storage area or ensuring plates are correctly disposed.
- Ensure all cylinder loads are safely loaded and properly secured when hoisting
- Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- None
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
- Managers
- Supervisors
- Press and Tail End Press employees
FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Appropriate and applicable hand tools.
- Equipment includes computer and printer
- Must be able to work flexible or extended hours to meet the customer demands.
- Must have good eyesight to visually inspect plates for quality and/or deficiencies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
- Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, standing, and climbing.
- Ability to handle printing plates.
- Must be able to pull sticky back from cylinders at a force pull of up to 125lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Plant manufacturing floor.
- Hot and cold environment.
QUALIFICATIONS – EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Highschool Diploma or GED
- Minimum of 2 years in manufacturing preferred.
QUALIFICATIONS – SKILLS
- Good basic math and spelling skills.
- Must be able to communicate in an effective and respectful manner.
- Ability to read, write and understand production orders accurately.
- Work in a deadline structured environment.
- Must have problem solving capabilities.
- Flexo Printing Knowledge a plus
- Able to understand a bag layout
- Working knowledge and understanding of mechanics of plate maker equipment.
- Excellent attention to detail.
Hood Packaging Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers applications for all positions without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap or any other legally protected status.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience
- Good basic math and spelling skills
- Effective and respectful communication skills
- Ability to read, write, and understand production orders accurately
- Ability to work in a deadline-structured environment
- Problem-solving capabilities
- Flexographic printing knowledge
- Ability to understand a bag layout
- Working knowledge of plate maker equipment mechanics
- Excellent attention to detail
- Good eyesight for visually inspecting plates
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to pull adhesive backing from cylinders with up to 125 pounds of force
- Ability to work flexible or extended hours
What We Do
Hood Packaging is a quality manufacturer of packaging materials with 23 production facilities located in the United States and Canada. We have grown by acquisition and innovation. Our oldest, continuously running business, started over 100 years ago in the Jute and Cotton trade and we have expanded our flexible packaging skills into Paper, Plastic, and Woven packaging substrates as more advanced technology has developed for these products. A brief history to our growth: + TC Transcontintental (Multiwall Operations) acquired in 2020 + Bemis Corporation (Multiwall Operations) acquired in 2014 + Glopak Inc. acquired in 2006 + Bonar Packaging acquired in 2000 + Charleston Packaging acquired in 1986 + Southern Bag began in 1978 Each operation brings a particular skill, product, or other strength to our company – Liquid VFFS filling from Glopak and High Density printing are just a few of our innovative technologies. We are organized along two product types – Paper and Plastic. The Paper Division has 15 geographically diverse locations across the United States and Canada making flexible paper packaging structures with a very wide range of types, formats and closures. The Plastics Division has 8 production locations, again with the broadest possible selection of structures and many with unique applications. Cross selling our products allows us to develop unique product and supply arrangements. We plan to continue to innovate, to acquire and to develop strong industry relationships that will advance our technology, our skills and our products.
