56 Assistant Flexographer at Hood Packaging Corporation

Hood Packaging Corporation has a rich history in North America as a leader in the packaging industry. From day one, our company has been at the forefront in the design and manufacture of a wide range of packaging materials. Our goal at Hood Packaging is to provide a product that is manufactured in a safety conscious environment with attention to high quality, timeliness, and that consistently exceeds customer expectations. We meet our goal every day because we employ some of the best packaging people in the industry. We couldn't succeed without our dedicated employees. If you are looking for more than just a job and you want a career, consider Hood Packaging Corporation. 

Hood Packaging is currently recruiting for an Assistant Flexographer for our Anniston, AL facility. 

Functional Responsibilities

• Obtain all needed materials to proof and mount plates in a timely manner
• Proof and mount printing plates efficiently, with high quality and low waste
• Assure that quality monitors, production reports, and any other necessary documents are properly completed
• Assure that Hood Packaging Corporation or customer-ordered quality checks, tests, and procedures are followed
• Work cooperatively with press crews and relief to communicate all useful information
• Follow established guidelines for maintaining safe and clean work area
• Assist Flexographer on product quality and production
• Assure that all ink and paper reports are completed properly
• Tag paper and print, according to procedures
• Must know, follow, and demonstrate compliance with all safety rules and understand working safely is a condition of employment
• Assist in assuring HACCP, GMP's, Work Instructions, and Food Safety Quality System requirements (SQF) are in compliance

Functional Requirements

• Must be able to work effectively with crew, promoting a team environment
• Maintain quotas and production standards
• Safety equipment/PPE required (safety shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses)
• Shift work required
• Frequent reading, writing, perceiving, and remembering
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling
• Frequent lifting up to 50lbs, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching

Qualifications

Skills

• Read and understand a manufacturing order
• Use appropriate tools to properly layout print and packaging for both digital and conventional applications
• Understand the mechanics of the machine and properly set up machine to meet requirements of manufacturing order
• Must work effectively as a team player and demonstrate and promote team spirit
•  Must be able to successfully communicate with other team members to ensure customer requirements are met
• Demonstrate, follow, and practice all safety rules, policies, and practices at all times

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.