320 - Load Former Operator

Packaging Corporation of America; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging company in Texas is seeking dedicated team members for their manufacturing operations. The role involves setting up and monitoring Flexo machinery, ensuring quality control, and adhering to safety protocols. Candidates should be prepared for a physically demanding environment and have a high school diploma. This position offers opportunities for growth and cross-training within the team.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in manufacturing environment with varying temperatures.
• Must be able to lift heavy loads.
• Experience in a packaging or other manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set-up rails, print, and die cut section on Flexo accurately.
• Monitor box quality and maximize equipment utilization.
• Complete necessary reports in a timely manner.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

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:

• Set-up rails, print, and die cut section on Flexo accurately in accordance with proper setup techniques.
• Inspect all dies before and after run to ensure that any necessary repairs are made before the next run.
• Ensure all bolts for cutting dies are in place and tightly secured.
• Monitor box quality, including, but not limited to, loose liner, warp, correct size, and print.
• Check rolls for damage.
• Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed.
• Assist Operator, Assistant Operator and Utility 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, 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice, both during the week and weekends.
• Ability to work in manufacturing environment, with varying temperatures.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Required to stand 8 to 12 hours per day.
• Must be able to twist, turn and bend.
• Must be able to climb on/under machine.
• Must be able to lift heavy loads.
• Must be able to read Tape Measure.
• Follow setup procedure.
• Ability to cross train and learn other positions on the machine.
• Will be required to learn the next position and perform all responsibilities.
• Employee will need to meet performance expectations and receive feedback from crew/supervisor.
• This position is in the line of progression.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

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

All qualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.