General Laborer - 2nd shift

About the role

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our 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. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Works as part of the production crew with a main focus on preparing the machine for the production run, according to the customer order.
• Prepares the stencil that stamps the product with identification.
• Cleans and oils the machine daily.
• Orders pallets from the Forklift Driver, according to the need expressed on the schedule.
• Responsible for having pallets at the machine for the finished products.
• Assists with running orders when the machine is ready by watching the run continue smoothly and without problem.
• If a problem arises, such as machine failure, product quality is not to standard, or a shortage of paper, this individual notifies the operator of the problem.
• May need to work with management, maintenance, and other company employees to fix the problem.
• Palletizes the product according to the shop card and/or in a manner suitable for shipping.
• May be required to feed the machine on occasion.
• Responsible for adhering to the ISO procedures and taking direction from the operator.
• Works with various production machines and basic tools such as hammer and knife.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, such as schedules and orders.
• Must be willing to work overtime on short notice, including weekends.
• Ability to work in manufacturing environment, with varying temperatures based on season, around machinery, and heavy Forklift traffic.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in a packaging or other manufacturing environment (preferred).

Benefits

• Paid Vacation: 1 week per calendar year; pro‑rata vacation during the initial year of hire based on start date.
• Paid Holidays.
• Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in medical, dental, and vision coverages and is automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
• Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan, which offers both pre‑tax and Roth contribution options along with employer‑provided matching contributions.

Pay

• Starting salary: $18.00 per hour.
• After successful completion of the 60‑day probationary period: $23.29 per hour.
• Annual bonus based on achievement of plant performance metrics.

Schedule

2nd Shift: 3 pm – 11 pm.