First-Shift Machine Operator

Job overview

First-Shift Machine Operator is an onsite, full-time role in Covington, KY, paying $22–$26 per hour. Hood Container Corporation makes containerboard, kraft paper, corrugated boxes, displays, and contract packaging products. The operator runs corrugated production equipment to make boxes while maintaining safety, product quality, and machine productivity. The role also supports process improvements that reduce downtime and waste.

What you'll do

• Set up and operate corrugated equipment, rotary die cutters, or flexo folder gluers
• maintain a safe and clean work area
• inspect production runs for quality
• maximize machine uptime and productivity
• identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce downtime
• collaborate with team members to meet production goals.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

machine operator

corrugated manufacturing

box production

corrugator

rotary die cutter

flexo folder gluer

quality inspection

covington ky

hood container

$22–$26/hour

quarterly bonus

paid training

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Base salary based on experience, quarterly bonus program, comprehensive benefits package, and paid training and development.

Why this role

The listing describes immediate openings on second shift, Monday–Thursday from 3:30 PM to 1:00 AM, with overtime on Friday, despite the source title specifying first shift.

About the employer

HOOD CONTAINER CORPORATION is hiring for this role. Industry: Paperboard Mills. Sector: 32.