Technical Specialist

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 are able to 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 offers an excellent benefit package-Medical, Dental, Vision, Pension, Paid Holidays, Vacation, & Life Insurance.

SCOPE OF POSITION

Involved in all department activity including but not limited to safety, quality, production, training, waste and scrap, maintenance and trials. Train all hourly employees and support the production team. In the absence of the Technical Specialist, the Engineering Manager or designate will assume the responsibilities of this position.

TECHNICAL SPECIALIST - CONVERTING 

•    Demonstrate a commitment to Safety by following safety rules & guidelines.

•    Responsible for reporting unsafe conditions or unsafe acts observed during the work hours.

•    Creates training programs and standard operating procedures

•    Trains and develops employees

•    Reviews maintenance work orders and assists with maintenance activities

•    Reviews work order specifications for accuracy

•    Performs inventory of department supplies

•    Administers and follows up on trial orders

•    Assists with machine set-ups where required

•    Participates in both internal and customer complaint reviews

•    Leads Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement projects; Quality, Waste, and Productivity are to be prioritized

•    Perform Safety Audits as scheduled

•    Ensures that housekeeping is kept on a high standard

•    Other duties as assigned

 KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

•    Regular contact with the Plant Management Team

•    Regular contact with Production and Maintenance employees

•    Occasional contact with Sales Reps, Customer Service, and Quality Supervisor

•    Occasional contact with Customers

•    Occasional contact with suppliers, contractors and equipment manufacturers

FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

•    Regular use of computers, telephones and miscellaneous office equipment

•    Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

•    Read, understand and follow all Safety policies and procedures

•    Read, understand and follow SQF requirements and General Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

•    Read and understand the Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

•    Practice and encourage safe work behavior

•    Understand the procedure of reporting all accidents and near misses

•    Understand the safety features of the equipment, such as guards, emergency stops and start up signals

•    Read, understand and follow the Quality System Procedures (QSP)

•    Understand and follow the food, safety, and quality procedures

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

•     Some physical effort required

 WORK ENVIRONMENT

•    Office and Manufacturing/Production Floor

•    Flexible work hours 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

•    Training experience

•    Minimum High School Diploma.  Some post-secondary education and/or related experience.

•    Knowledge of converting/bag operation desired Skills

Skills

•    Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

•    Project management skills

•    Excellent Communication skills, verbal and written

•    Working knowledge of computers and manufacturing systems

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 disability or any other legally protected status.