BANDER/BUNDLING OPERATOR

About the role

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a Fortune 500 ideas and solutions company that provides corrugated packaging and paper products. With approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 U.S. locations, PCA serves customers of all sizes, delivering high‑performance, environmentally responsible packaging solutions.

Responsibilities

• Operate pallet centering device, auto‑banding software (hot‑key system), two‑stage banding units, conveying system, and stretch‑wrapping equipment.
• Perform basic computer functions to input and retrieve information from the system.
• Run equipment at a pace that avoids gridlock of upstream production equipment.
• Read factory cards and execute customer requirements/specifications for finishing units for delivery.
• Add proper dunnage to protect customer product and load tags per customer specs.
• Install special protective devices on corners or tops as specified in customer instructions.
• Program auto‑banding software (hot keys) for large orders.
• Maintain inventories of dunnage in various sizes, tapes, load tags, and stretch wrap.
• Control equipment safely to position unitized loads, clear jams, and load strapping reels.
• Manually override automation to operate equipment when failures or faults occur.
• Perform basic maintenance and troubleshoot issues that arise.
• Communicate with maintenance department or supervisor regarding needed repairs.
• Monitor output quality and report any issues to the supervisor.
• May be required to obtain and maintain a forklift license.
• Maintain a neat, orderly, and safe work area and adhere to all safety rules, company policies, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice, including weekdays and weekends.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures, machinery, and heavy forklift traffic.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a packaging or other manufacturing environment.

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting salary: $21.03 per hour.
• Annual bonus based on achievement of plant performance metrics.
• Paid vacation: 2 weeks per calendar year (pro‑rated for the initial year based on start date).
• Paid holidays.
• Within the first 30 days of employment, eligibility to enroll in medical, dental, and vision coverage; automatic enrollment in life, AD&D, and disability coverage.
• Automatic enrollment in the 401(k) plan with pre‑tax and Roth contribution options and employer‑matched contributions.
• Compensation and benefits information is an estimate and may be modified at any time, subject to applicable law.