About this 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.
People • Customers • Trust
Principle Accountabilities:
Assist with machine set-up in accordance with proper setup techniques.
Monitor box quality, including, but not limited to, loose liner, scoring, folding, print, proper placement/application of the glue, etc., and communicate quality related issues back to operator and helper(s).
Ensure finished boxes are properly stacked for unitizing and/or palletizing.
Able to understand and follow instructions on factory card, as well as instruction given by operator.
Maximize the utilization of equipment by effectively assisting the operator to run the machinery at available capacity and speed.
Assist with training helper(s) with job duties on the machine.
Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Lean Enterprise and Quality Data.
Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs.
Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.
Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
Adheres to production schedule. Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality and service goals.
Reports any unusual scheduling issues to Supervisor.
Work with crew members for maximum efficiency of operation.
Switch duties with other crew members, which may include operating, feeding, pulling, stacking, and packing, as required.
Comply with all company policies, procedures and work rules, including but not limited to safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Regular attendance and timeliness are required.
Basic Qualifications:
High school diploma/GED.
Lifting up to 45 pounds.
Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice, both during the week and weekends.
Ability to work in manufacturing environment, with varying temperatures based on season, around machinery, and heavy forklift traffic.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in a packaging or other manufacturing environment.
Experience in folding/gluing machine work.
Prior experience working as a crewmember on a machine crew.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Ability to work within a team, effectively communicating with members, and work independently.
Ability to follow instruction and execute written and verbal instructions.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Starting salary for position: $25.49 per hour. $1.00/hr shift differential
- Bonus: Annual – Based upon achievement of plant performance metrics.
- Paid Vacation: Two weeks per calendar year. After successfully completely 90-day orientation period, vacation will be given.
- Paid Holidays.
- Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision – and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
- Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.
- Disclaimer: The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA’s good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.
Other facts
About PCA
PCA is the third-largest producer of containerboard in the United States and the third-largest producer of uncoated freesheet in North America, based on production capacity. We have approximately 15,400 employees, with operations within the United States.
PCA’s Packaging segment includes seven containerboard mills and approximately 85 corrugated converting plants. In 2024, PCA produced about 294 billion square feet (BSF) of containerboard and shipped 67 BSF of corrugated products.
PCA’s Paper segment operates under the trade name Boise Paper, a Division of Packaging Corporation of America. We manufacture and sell white papers, including both commodity and specialty papers.
PCA’s net sales for 2024 were $8.4 billion. The company’s corporate headquarters are located in Lake Forest, Illinois.
PCA combines great products with a creative and knowledgeable total-service team to provide ideas and solutions for any packaging need: "When you choose Packaging Corporation of America, you work with people who do the right things for each other and for our customers. We believe in utilizing the power of strong collaborative relationships, bound by the trust we have earned, to deliver innovative packaging solutions and an outstanding service experience."
What you'll do
- The Gluer Assistant will assist with machine set-up, monitor box quality, and ensure proper stacking of finished boxes. They will also assist in training helpers and complete necessary reports related to production and safety.
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