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Machine Associate
full-timeNorthampton

Summary

Location

Northampton

Type

full-time

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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

 

 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Member of a manufacturing machine crew making corrugated containers.

 

Conduct quality checks to ensure boxes meet customer specifications.

 

Setup and run machine to meet production goals.

 

Other duties as assigned.

   

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

 

High school diploma or GED.

 

Strong safety background and good attendance record.

 

Works well in a team environment.

 

This job is for 3rd shift, 11pm to 7am.

 

Minimum 2 years in a manufacturing environment.

 

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

 

Previous experience operating corrugated printing equipment.

 

Experience in a packaging or other manufacturing environment, with an understanding that temperatures and volumes of work may vary.

 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

 

  • Starting salary for position: $28.01 per hour. 
  • Bonus: Annual – Based upon achievement of plant performance metrics. 
  • Paid Vacation: 2 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

Tech stack
Manufacturing,Quality Checks,Machine Operation,Teamwork,Safety,Attendance,Production Goals

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."​

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Packaging & Containers
Founding Year: 1959

What you'll do

  • The Machine Associate will be a member of a manufacturing machine crew responsible for making corrugated containers. They will conduct quality checks and set up and run machines to meet production goals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Machine Associate do at PCA?

As a Machine Associate at PCA, you will: the Machine Associate will be a member of a manufacturing machine crew responsible for making corrugated containers. They will conduct quality checks and set up and run machines to meet production goals..

Why join PCA as a Machine Associate?

PCA is a leading Packaging & Containers company.

Is the Machine Associate position at PCA remote?

The Machine Associate position at PCA is based in Northampton, Massachusetts, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Machine Associate position at PCA?

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