Press Operator

Overview

Vacant positions are distributed by seniority. A new employee will start on the night shift from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m, on a continental schedule (alternating between 36 hours and 48 hours per week).

The starting hourly rate offered is $30.53. Increases will be given after 6 months.

After 3 months of continuous service, employees become unionized and will have access to the following:

• Group insurances (dental and medical) paid at 90% by the employer.
• Life insurance; accident, death and dismemberment; short term and long-term disability; and dependent life insurance all paid 100% by the employee.
• Work uniform and safety equipment (glasses and shoes) paid by the employer.

After 1 year of continuous service:

• Group RRSP: the employer contributes 4% of the employee's total earnings if the employee contributes 1% of his earnings

Hood Packaging is a manufacturer of a quality packaging materials who operates across Canada and the United States with its 23 production sites.

We have grown through innovation and strategic acquisitions. Initially operating in the cotton business, we expanded our flexible packaging skills to paper, plastic and woven substrates.

Our Montreal division specializes in the production and printing of plastic film with specifications that can serve the food industry as well as all other industries looking for quality flexible packaging.

We are currently looking for people to join our family-owned manufacturing business!

The members of our production team show great initiative and firmly believe that the world is full of unexplored possibilities. If you are enthusiastic about making a real difference by being part of a winning team like ours, we currently have a press operator position to fill at our Saint-Léonard plant.

Job Description:

The duties of a press operator are as follows:

• Set up and operate the press to print plastic film
• Read order forms
• Prepare and install cylinders on the press
• Insert cardboard tubes onto the shaft and ensure that they are properly inserted into the press
• Install blank rolls in press and fill ink and solvent tanks
• Tape the end of the new roll of plastic film to the one being printed and turn the crank to adjust film tension
• Start press and adjust plate speed, tension and alignment
• Take samples and inspect for imperfections on plastic film
• Finalize the product and prepare it for dispatch to the next department
• All other related tasks
• Keeps work environment clean and orderly
• Applies the various safety rules
• Applies Hood Packaging's quality and food safety policy