About the role
Established in 1978 as Southern Bag Corporation, Hood Packaging today has evolved into a world-class packaging supplier, with 20 plants located across North America. We make plastic film and bags, woven polypropylene bags, coated and laminated materials, and paper packaging. We are a stable, strong and proud company. And we owe all our success to one thing: our people.
Hood people make a lot more than packaging. Sure, we know how to make our customers happy, and we enjoy working in a safe, caring and sustainable environment. But above all, we like to make working here a great career. We support each other. We thrive as a team. We succeed together.
If you’d like to be a part of something special, consider joining us. You’ll make packaging that helps communities all across our land. You’ll have a voice on issues that matter. You’ll be rewarded for good work. And you’ll look forward to coming to work every day.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the daily operations of a DTP Plate Processing Workflow in addition to art file revisions and color proof output. Responsibilities include:
- Adheres to and participates in all safety, SQF,and HACCP policies/procedures/guidelines.
- Work area is kept clean and well-organized
- Operates all graphic-related equipment in a safe and efficient manner
- Immediately reports quality issues to Supervisor and/or designate
- Operates Graphic design software and hardware
- Maintains file organization/storage processes
- Maintains attention to detail and quality during artwork approval process
- Communicates respectfully with all Hood Packaging Corporation employees, contractors, visitors and customers
- Able to work on a team and independently
- Generates dielines, pre-press artwork files, inkjet proofs and plate production files
- In-depth knowledge all packaging products and requirements for Calgary Plastic and Calgray Paper Divisions
- Understands and operates color management software and hardware
- Assembles and performs quality inspections of ink-jet proof(s) for customer artwork approval
- Follows Graphic Department procedures and processes
- Knowledge of plate material and thermal flexographic film production
- Attention to detail to ensure consistent artwork quality
- Performs quality checks of artwork, inkjet proofs and plates
- Inspects each plate for accuracy and quality
- Applies RIP and imposition parameters for digital graphics files for flexographic plate output
- Operates/maintains plate equipment
- Cuts, labels/engraves plates
- Daily department cleaning
- Weekly safety/quality inspections of plate equipment
- Operates manual pallet jacklift/blotter lift in a safe manner after successful training is completed
- Able to create plate cost estimates for Customer Service/Sales departments
- Able to source Work Orders in QAD when required
- Oversees email correspondence and job docket management during Supervisor abscenceOther duties as assigned and/or required
QUALIFICATIONS:
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- Education and training are required for the position
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Education
- Graphic Design Certification or equivalent
- Knowledge of flexographic plates and processes
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Minimum experience
- 3-5 years related Graphic Design experience
- Pre-press and packaging design knowledge
- Knowledge of flexographic plates and processes
- Proficiently operate Adobe Software (Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.)
- Efficiently operate MAC and PC computer hardware and accessories (printers, scanners)
- Experience with Kodak Prinergy/Esko software/hardware and color management is an asset
- Knowledge of process print theory
- Excellent attention to detail and quality
- Excellent and respectful written and verbal communication skills
About Hood Packaging Corporation
Hood Packaging is a quality manufacturer of packaging materials with 23 production facilities located in the United States and Canada. We have grown by acquisition and innovation. Our oldest, continuously running business, started over 100 years ago in the Jute and Cotton trade and we have expanded our flexible packaging skills into Paper, Plastic, and Woven packaging substrates as more advanced technology has developed for these products.
A brief history to our growth:
- TC Transcontintental (Multiwall Operations) acquired in 2020
- Bemis Corporation (Multiwall Operations) acquired in 2014
- Glopak Inc. acquired in 2006
- Bonar Packaging acquired in 2000
- Charleston Packaging acquired in 1986
- Southern Bag began in 1978
Each operation brings a particular skill, product, or other strength to our company – Liquid VFFS filling from Glopak and High Density printing are just a few of our innovative technologies.
We are organized along two product types – Paper and Plastic. The Paper Division has 15 geographically diverse locations across the United States and Canada making flexible paper packaging structures with a very wide range of types, formats and closures. The Plastics Division has 8 production locations, again with the broadest possible selection of structures and many with unique applications. Cross selling our products allows us to develop unique product and supply arrangements.
We plan to continue to innovate, to acquire and to develop strong industry relationships that will advance our technology, our skills and our products.
About the role
Established in 1978 as Southern Bag Corporation, Hood Packaging today has evolved into a world-class packaging supplier, with 20 plants located across North America. We make plastic film and bags, woven polypropylene bags, coated and laminated materials, and paper packaging. We are a stable, strong and proud company. And we owe all our success to one thing: our people.
Hood people make a lot more than packaging. Sure, we know how to make our customers happy, and we enjoy working in a safe, caring and sustainable environment. But above all, we like to make working here a great career. We support each other. We thrive as a team. We succeed together.
If you’d like to be a part of something special, consider joining us. You’ll make packaging that helps communities all across our land. You’ll have a voice on issues that matter. You’ll be rewarded for good work. And you’ll look forward to coming to work every day.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the daily operations of a DTP Plate Processing Workflow in addition to art file revisions and color proof output. Responsibilities include:
- Adheres to and participates in all safety, SQF,and HACCP policies/procedures/guidelines.
- Work area is kept clean and well-organized
- Operates all graphic-related equipment in a safe and efficient manner
- Immediately reports quality issues to Supervisor and/or designate
- Operates Graphic design software and hardware
- Maintains file organization/storage processes
- Maintains attention to detail and quality during artwork approval process
- Communicates respectfully with all Hood Packaging Corporation employees, contractors, visitors and customers
- Able to work on a team and independently
- Generates dielines, pre-press artwork files, inkjet proofs and plate production files
- In-depth knowledge all packaging products and requirements for Calgary Plastic and Calgray Paper Divisions
- Understands and operates color management software and hardware
- Assembles and performs quality inspections of ink-jet proof(s) for customer artwork approval
- Follows Graphic Department procedures and processes
- Knowledge of plate material and thermal flexographic film production
- Attention to detail to ensure consistent artwork quality
- Performs quality checks of artwork, inkjet proofs and plates
- Inspects each plate for accuracy and quality
- Applies RIP and imposition parameters for digital graphics files for flexographic plate output
- Operates/maintains plate equipment
- Cuts, labels/engraves plates
- Daily department cleaning
- Weekly safety/quality inspections of plate equipment
- Operates manual pallet jacklift/blotter lift in a safe manner after successful training is completed
- Able to create plate cost estimates for Customer Service/Sales departments
- Able to source Work Orders in QAD when required
- Oversees email correspondence and job docket management during Supervisor abscenceOther duties as assigned and/or required
QUALIFICATIONS:
-
- Education and training are required for the position
-
Education
- Graphic Design Certification or equivalent
- Knowledge of flexographic plates and processes
-
Minimum experience
- 3-5 years related Graphic Design experience
- Pre-press and packaging design knowledge
- Knowledge of flexographic plates and processes
- Proficiently operate Adobe Software (Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.)
- Efficiently operate MAC and PC computer hardware and accessories (printers, scanners)
- Experience with Kodak Prinergy/Esko software/hardware and color management is an asset
- Knowledge of process print theory
- Excellent attention to detail and quality
- Excellent and respectful written and verbal communication skills
About Hood Packaging Corporation
Hood Packaging is a quality manufacturer of packaging materials with 23 production facilities located in the United States and Canada. We have grown by acquisition and innovation. Our oldest, continuously running business, started over 100 years ago in the Jute and Cotton trade and we have expanded our flexible packaging skills into Paper, Plastic, and Woven packaging substrates as more advanced technology has developed for these products.
A brief history to our growth:
- TC Transcontintental (Multiwall Operations) acquired in 2020
- Bemis Corporation (Multiwall Operations) acquired in 2014
- Glopak Inc. acquired in 2006
- Bonar Packaging acquired in 2000
- Charleston Packaging acquired in 1986
- Southern Bag began in 1978
Each operation brings a particular skill, product, or other strength to our company – Liquid VFFS filling from Glopak and High Density printing are just a few of our innovative technologies.
We are organized along two product types – Paper and Plastic. The Paper Division has 15 geographically diverse locations across the United States and Canada making flexible paper packaging structures with a very wide range of types, formats and closures. The Plastics Division has 8 production locations, again with the broadest possible selection of structures and many with unique applications. Cross selling our products allows us to develop unique product and supply arrangements.
We plan to continue to innovate, to acquire and to develop strong industry relationships that will advance our technology, our skills and our products.