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
Pay Rate:
$21.29 per hour
Shift:
1st Shift: (6:00am – 2:00 pm), (10-hour shift: 5am-3pm), (12-hour shift: 5am-5pm)
2nd Shift: TBD
Competitive Benefits:
Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the base rate for hours worked over 40 per week
Earned vacation after 90 days of employment
11 paid holidays.
Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance.
401(k) program with company match
Gainshare program
Responsibilities:
Work collaboratively as part of a manufacturing team to support production goals, including improving productivity and reducing downtime and waste
Assist with various tasks across the plant floor as needed to support operations
Follow all company safety rules and lock-out tag-out procedures
Maintain work areas and equipment in accordance with 5S Standards
Perform other duties as assigned
May be required to stack parts up to 30 lbs. for a period of up to 12 hours
Basic Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED
Previous experience in a manufacturing or packaging environment preferred
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
Reliable attendance and punctuality
Authorization to work in the United States
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior work experience in the corrugated industry or manufacturing environment
Prior machine operator experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Must be 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 communication skills.
Thrive in a cross-functional team environment.
Work with a sense of urgency to reduce downtime of machines.
Strong verbal communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Starting salary for position: $21.29 per hour.
- Bonus: Annual – Based upon achievement of plant performance metrics.
- Paid Vacation: Two weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year.
- 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 General Laborer will work collaboratively as part of a manufacturing team to support production goals and assist with various tasks across the plant floor. Responsibilities include following safety rules, maintaining work areas, and performing other duties as assigned.
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