Quality Technician – Corrugator Department
Who We’re Looking For
Hood Container Corporation is seeking a dedicated Quality Technician to join our team at our Chicago, IL facility. If you have a sharp eye for detail, a commitment to quality, and experience in a manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you!
The starting wage for this position is $20.00 per hour.
What You’ll Do
Verify all machine set-ups are accurate and aligned with customer specifications.
Maintain detailed and accurate records, especially caliper data for key customers.
Perform general clean-up and assist with machine start-ups.
Conduct basic troubleshooting and quality checks during production.
Operate within hot, humid, and high-noise environments while maintaining safety and efficiency.
Perform tape measure readings and document findings.
Support a high-volume production area by ensuring products meet quality standards.
Communicate effectively with team members and follow verbal and written instructions.
Demonstrate mechanical aptitude and a proactive approach to solving problems.
Uphold safety protocols and organizational goals at all times.
Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.
What You Bring
Education & Experience:
High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum 6 consecutive months of experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or warehouse setting.
Corrugator experience is a strong plus.
Skills & Qualifications:
Ability to stand for up to 12 hours and lift as needed.
Comfortable working 12-hour shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime.
Strong attention to detail with solid documentation skills.
Team-oriented with a strong work ethic and a desire to learn.
Able to read a tape measure and complete basic measurements accurately.
Self-motivated, safety-conscious, and reliable.
Why You’ll Love Working at Hood Container:
Competitive Pay & Benefits: $20/hour with access to full benefits and growth potential. Learn more at www.hoodcontainer.com/benefits.
Career Growth: We support your development through on-the-job training and advancement opportunities.
Supportive Culture: Join a team that values your contributions and encourages collaboration.
Stable & Growing Industry: Be part of a company that’s expanding in the sustainable packaging space.
Our Mission & Vision
🚀 Mission: We deliver indispensable value through safety, innovation, and sustainability, ensuring success for our customers, employees, and communities.
🌎 Vision: A unified culture that drives creative customer solutions and industry-leading excellence.
📢 Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today!
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum 6 consecutive months experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or warehouse setting
- Corrugator experience
- Ability to stand up to 12 hours and lift as needed
- Comfortable working 12-hour shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime
- Ability to read a tape measure and complete basic measurements accurately
- Strong attention to detail and solid documentation skills
- Mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting skills
- Self-motivated, safety-conscious, reliable, and team-oriented
What We Do
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.
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