General Labor

About the role

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a Fortune 500 ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business aims to be the leader in helping customers of all sizes package, transport, and display products. The white‑paper business delivers “Paper With Purpose” through top‑level customer service and operational excellence. With approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 U.S. locations, we serve local customer needs while pursuing performance and environmental responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team supporting a manufacturing operation with goals of increasing productivity, decreasing downtime, and reducing waste.
• Assume an active role in overall plant and facilities‑related work.
• Assist with all jobs on the plant floor.
• Follow all company safety rules and lock‑out/tag‑out procedures.
• Maintain shop and shop equipment according to 5S standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• May be required to stack parts up to 30 lb for periods of up to 12 hours.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Passionate about maintaining a safe work environment.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Availability for first and second shift.
• Good attendance record.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a packaging or other manufacturing environment.
• Understanding that temperatures and volumes of work may vary.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Willing to work closely on a day‑to‑day basis with other production personnel.
• Ability to share ideas with others to solve problems of essential importance.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Thrives in a cross‑functional team environment.
• Works with a sense of urgency to reduce machine downtime.
• Ability to handle multiple requests simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting salary: $24.27 per hour.
• Annual bonus based on achievement of plant performance metrics.
• Paid vacation: 2 weeks per calendar year (pro‑rated during the initial year based on start date).
• Paid holidays.
• Eligibility to enroll in medical, dental, and vision coverage within the first 30 days; automatic enrollment in life, AD&D, and disability coverage.
• Automatic enrollment in a 401(k) plan with pre‑tax and Roth contribution options and employer‑matched contributions.