Machine Helper

About the role

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping customers package, transport, and display products of all kinds. With approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 U.S. locations, we strive to meet the local needs of our customers while delivering products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Set up rails, print, and die cut sections on Flexo accurately in accordance with proper setup techniques.
• Inspect all dies before and after running to ensure necessary repairs are made before the next run.
• Ensure all bolts for cutting dies are in place and tightly secured.
• Monitor box quality, including loose liner, warp, correct size, and print.
• Check rolls for damage.
• Maximize equipment utilization by operating machinery at available capacity and speed.
• Assist Operator, Assistant Operator, and Utility with job duties on the machine.
• Complete necessary reports accurately and timely, including Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, and Quality Data.
• Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Adhere to production schedule and make recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, and service goals.
• Report any unusual scheduling issues to Supervisor.

Requirements

• 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.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a packaging or other manufacturing environment.
• 6 months of experience working on a Flexo machine.

Skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.
• Ability to work within a team and effectively communicate with members.

Pay

Starting salary: $23.57–$24.71 per hour.

Annual bonus based on achievement of plant performance metrics.

Benefits

• Paid vacation: 1 week 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 of employment (employee and dependents).
• Automatic enrollment in life, AD&D, and disability coverages upon hire.
• Automatic enrollment in the 401k plan with pre-tax and Roth contribution options, plus employer-provided matching contributions.