3rd Shift General Operator

Packaging-Corporation-of-America; Michigan; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k with employer match

Life/AD&D and Disability Insurance

Automatic enrollment in benefits

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is seeking to fill a on-site manufacturing role at our Michigan facility. The position focuses on sustaining corrugator operations, meeting daily production goals, and maintaining safety and quality standards.

The successful candidate will work across shifts in a fast-paced packaging environment, with responsibilities including equipment operation, adherence to safety rules, and accurate material handling.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate or have a GED.
• Ability and willingness to work any shift, overtime hours and weekends as needed.
• Ability to work in a non-air-conditioned facility.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, such as schedules and orders.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time and perform tasks that involve lifting, bending, stooping.
• Must have an excellent attendance record.
• Ability to pass pre-employment background check and drug screen.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Experience in a packaging or other manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the continuous operation of the corrugator and achieving daily production goals.
• Operate corrugator stacker, transfer cart and automatic strapper in a safe and competent manner.
• Follow all company safety rules, lock-out procedures, and good housekeeping practices.
• Maintain a high level of quality and productivity, count accuracy of material and unit appearance.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Fast-paced

Multitasking

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.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the continuous operation of the corrugator and achieving daily production goals.
• Operate corrugator stacker, transfer cart and automatic strapper in a safe and competent manner.
• Follow all company safety rules, lock-out procedures, and good housekeeping practices.
• Maintain a high level of quality and productivity, count accuracy of material and unit appearance.

Basic Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate or have a GED.
• Ability and willingness to work any shift, overtime hours and weekends as needed.
• Ability to work in a non-air-conditioned facility.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, such as schedules and orders.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time and perform tasks that involve lifting, bending, stooping.
• Must have an excellent attendance record.
• Ability to pass pre-employment background check and drug screen.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a packaging or other manufacturing environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Starting salary for position: $20.13 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