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 is currently recruiting for a Machine Operator Trainee for our Calgary Plastics location.

Successful candidate will be responsible for the efficient operation of all warehouse functions including, but not limited to:

• Daily operation of all material handling equipment.
• Manage WIP and consumable movement between the warehouse and production.
• Collect and prepares finished goods for shipping/storage.
• Receive, unload, and inspect all incoming shipments for damage, tampering, and discrepancies. Report issues to supervisor or designate.
• Deliver to, or notify, the appropriate department of any received items - including production, maintenance and office staff.
• Load and unload trailers.
• Resolve F/G’s labelling and inventory errors prior to product storage or shipment.
• Properly handle and store all hazardous goods.
• Organize and maintain North pallet storage area.
• Organize and maintain Warehouse and WIP storage areas.
• Stage product for all outbound shipments.
• Ability to successfully perform all shipping and receiving functions as needed.
• Other duties as required.

The successful candidate must have:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Several years of related experience
• Organizational, communication, and attention to detail skills required.
• Ability to operate forklift.
• Computer literacy required.

Must be able to speak, read, write and comprehend English.

Starting wage 25.51 per hour

This position will entail 10 hours shifts Thu-Sun 6:00am-4:30pm. Flexibility will be required to cover shipping department vacations.

This is an excellent opportunity offering competitive wages with step increases at 6,18 & 36 months plus annual increase, company paid benefits after 3 months and a pension plan, all included on the Labour Agreement

Benefits include: Company events, Dental care, Disability insurance, Extended health care, Health spending account, Life insurance. Vision care, Boot allowance, Annual clothing allowance, On-site parking, Paid sick days