GENERAL LABORER- 2nd shift (3pm-11pm)

Company Overview

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—large and small—package, transport, and display products of all kinds. Our white‑paper business delivers “Paper With Purpose” by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. With approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 U.S. locations, we strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve those needs today and tomorrow with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

Location

Plant address: 114 Dixie Blvd, Morganton, NC 28655

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 per 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

• Willingness 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 and written communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a cross‑functional team environment.
• Sense of urgency to reduce machine downtime.
• Capability to work in a fast‑paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting salary: $18.00 per hour.
• Annual bonus based upon achievement of plant performance metrics.
• Paid vacation: 1 week per calendar year (pro‑rata during 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‑provided matching contributions.
• Disclaimer: Compensation and benefits information represents PCA’s good‑faith estimate and may be modified at any time, subject to applicable law.