CORRUGATOR STACKER OPER

Packaging-Corporation-of-America; Cole (TX); On-site; USD 64,747,000 - 67,502,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid vacation 2 weeks

Paid holidays

401k with company match

Medical/dental/vision coverage after 1

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is seeking a production crew member to support machine setup, stamping identification, and palletizing in our manufacturing facility. You will help prepare runs and maintain throughput to meet schedules.

Responsibilities include operating and feeding machinery, coordinating pallets with forklift drivers, and ensuring adherence to ISO procedures. Weekend overtime may be required, and you must be able to work in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.
• Willing to work overtime on short notice, including weekends.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Ability to work in manufacturing environment with varying temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Works as part of the production crew with a main focus on preparing the machine for the production run, according to the customer order.
• Prepares the stencil that stamps the product with identification.
• Cleans and oils the machine daily.
• Orders pallets from the Forklift Driver, according to the need expressed on the schedule.
• Responsible for having pallets at the machine for the finished products.
• Assists with running orders when the machine is ready by watching the run continue smoothly and without problem.
• Palletizes the product according to the shop card and/or in a manner suitable for shipping.
• May be required to feed the machine on occasion.
• Responsible for adhering to the ISO procedures and taking direction from the operator.
• Works with various production machines and basic tools such as hammer and knife.

Skills

Reading schedules

Overtime willingness

Manufacturing environment awareness

Authorized to work in the U.S.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hammer

Knife

Job description

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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

• Works as part of the production crew with a main focus on preparing the machine for the production run, according to the customer order.
• Prepares the stencil that stamps the product with identification.
• Cleans and oils the machine daily.
• Orders pallets from the Forklift Driver, according to the need expressed on the schedule.
• Responsible for having pallets at the machine for the finished products.
• Assists with running orders when the machine is ready by watching the run continue smoothly and without problem. If a problem arises, such as machine failure, product quality is not to standard, or a shortage of paper, this individual notifies the operator of the problem. May need to work with management, maintenance, and other company employees to fix the problem.
• Palletizes the product according to the shop card and/or in a manner suitable for shipping.
• May be required to feed the machine on occasion.
• Responsible for adhering to the ISO procedures and taking direction from the operator.
• Works with various production machines and basic tools such as hammer and knife.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, such as schedules and orders.
• Must be willing to work overtime on short notice, including weekends
• Ability to work in manufacturing environment, with varying temperatures based on season, around machinery, and heavy Forklift traffic.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 + year of experience in a packaging or other manufacturing environment.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Starting salary for position: [$22.82] 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