Corrugator Stacker Operator - 2nd and 3rd Shift

Packaging Corporation of America; Palmyra (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting wage $24.51/hour

Paid vacation 2 weeks/year

Paid holidays

401k with employer match

Job summary

PCA in Palmyra, PA is hiring a Corrugator Stacker Operator for 2nd and 3rd shifts. The role focuses on preparing the machine for production, stamping product identification, and supporting the run with routine setup and quality checks.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED, the ability to read schedules and orders, willingness to work overtime including weekends, and the ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures and forklift traffic. U.S.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, such as schedules and orders.
• Willingness 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.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Prepare machine for production run per customer order.
• Stamp product identification on each item.
• Clean and oil the machine daily.
• Order pallets from the Forklift Driver, according to the schedule.
• Have pallets at the machine for finished products.
• Assist with running orders when the machine is ready and notify of problems.
• Palletize the product for shipping.
• May be required to feed the machine.
• Adhere to ISO procedures and take direction from the operator.
• Work with various production machines and basic tools such as hammer and knife.

Skills

Reading schedules and orders

Overtime willingness

Manufacturing environment tolerance

US work authorization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Corrugator Stacker Operator - 2nd and 3rd Shift

Palmyra, PA 17078, USA

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 20, 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: $24.51per hour.
• Bonus: Annual – Based upon achievement of plant performance metrics.
• Paid Vacation: 2weeks 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