325 - Machine Assistant Operator (Flexo) - 2nd Shift

PCA; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Machine Assistant Operator on the 2nd shift! This role involves operating Flexo machinery, ensuring quality standards, and collaborating with a dedicated team. With a competitive pay rate and an excellent benefits package, this position offers an opportunity to grow in a dynamic manufacturing environment. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Company-paid life insurance

Safety shoes allowance

Prescription safety eyewear allowance

11 paid holidays

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures.
• Willingness to work overtime on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and monitor Flexo machine operations for quality assurance.
• Complete necessary reports and maintenance work orders accurately.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Fast-paced environment handling

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

325 - Machine Assistant Operator (Flexo) - 2nd Shift

Lancaster, PA, USA Req #21948

Friday, May 2, 2025

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.

2ND SHIFT (3PM-11PM)

Pay and Benefits
• Pay Rate = $24.79 per hour, plus shift differential for 2nd and 3rd
• Excellent benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision)
• 11 paid holidays
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401k plan with company match
• Company provides safety shoes and prescription safety eyewear allowances

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.
• Complete annual food packaging safety training.
• Report any discovered food packaging safety risks or concerns.
• 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.

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.