3rd Shift Machine Operator — Safe, Growth‑Oriented Team

Packaging Corporation of America; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with company match

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America is seeking an Associate Level 1 Operator in Kalamazoo, MI. The role supports a manufacturing operation with a focus on productivity, safety, and efficiency. Forklift operation and readiness to perform various plant-floor tasks are required.

Hourly pay starts at $26.70 with overtime pay at 1.5x and a uniform program. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) match. Paid vacation and holidays are provided.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Be passionate about maintaining a safe work environment.
• Able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug test.
• Must be able to sit, stoop, and bend.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Able to stack parts up to 30 lbs. for a period of up to 12 hours.
• Must be able to read a tape measure.

Responsibilities

• Follow all company safety rules and lock-out tag-out procedures.
• Maintain shop equipment per 5S standards.
• Work as part of a team in support of a manufacturing operation with a goal of increasing productivity, decreasing downtime, and reducing waste.
• Assume an active role in overall plant and facilities-related work. The position requires assisting all jobs on the plant floor.
• Operate a forklift as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Read a tape measure

Team-oriented

Problem solving

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Packaging Corporation of America is seeking an Associate Level 1 Operator in Kalamazoo, MI. The role supports a manufacturing operation with a focus on productivity, safety, and efficiency. Forklift operation and readiness to perform various plant-floor tasks are required.

Hourly pay starts at $26.70 with overtime pay at 1.5x and a uniform program. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) match. Paid vacation and holidays are provided.