3rd-Shift General Labor — Fast-Paced, Safety‑Focused

Packaging-Corporation-of-America; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 1,932,084 - 2,751,756; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life, AD&D and disability coverage

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America in Opelika, Alabama, is seeking a manufacturing associate to support a busy plant floor. You will work as part of a team to increase productivity, reduce downtime, and minimize waste while following all safety rules.

This role requires high school or GED, willingness to work third shift, overtime and weekends, good attendance, and ability to work with others in a cross-functional team. Prior packaging industry experience is a plus; PCA offers competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Be passionate about maintaining a safe work environment.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Must be willing to work 3rd shift
• Must have a good attendance record.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team in support of a manufacturing operation with a goal of increasing productivity; decreasing downtime and waste.
• Assume active role in overall plant and facilities-related work. Position requires assisting all jobs on the plant floor.
• Follow all company safety rules and lock-out tag-out procedures.
• Maintain shop and shop equipment per 5S Standards.
• Other duties as assigned.
• May be required to stack parts up to 30 lbs. for a period of up to 12 hours.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Packaging Corporation of America in Opelika, Alabama, is seeking a manufacturing associate to support a busy plant floor. You will work as part of a team to increase productivity, reduce downtime, and minimize waste while following all safety rules.

This role requires high school or GED, willingness to work third shift, overtime and weekends, good attendance, and ability to work with others in a cross-functional team. Prior packaging industry experience is a plus; PCA offers competitive benefits.