Fabrication Operator

Packaging Corporation of America; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 29,425 - 32,690; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid holidays

401k plan with employer matching

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Auburn, Washington, is seeking individuals for a production role that involves setting up equipment and ensuring the quality of products. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and some industrial experience. Responsibilities include training temporary staff and following safety procedures. Compensation starts at $21.36 per hour, with an increase after training and annual bonuses offered. Benefits include paid holidays and 401k enrollment.

Qualifications

• Some industrial experience preferred.
• Available to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to work both day and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Set up production equipment including blades.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure product standards.
• Train and direct temporary employees.

Skills

Team collaboration

Independence

Quality assurance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Starting Pay

Starting pay is $21.36/hr with an increase to $23.73/hr after successful training plus $0.35 shift differential. Paid weekly plus annual bonus.

Available Shift

Night Shift 6:40pm to 5:10am

Responsibilities

• Set up of Production Equipment including blades.
• Data entry in the computer to move product through the system.
• Ensure a high-quality product is coming off the machine by conducting quality checks to ensure required slit positions, depth, dimensions, labeling, and packaging.
• Train and direct temporary employees when needed.
• Work to continuously improve set up time, speed, and waste.
• Follow all safety rules and policies, make suggestions to improve safety and look out for fellow employees' safety.
• Assist other departments as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Some industrial experience.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Available to work either day or night shift.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience operating corrugated printing equipment.
• Experience in a packaging or other manufacturing environment, with an understanding that temperatures and volumes.

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting salary for position: $21.36 per hour with an increase after successful training.
• Bonus: Annual - Based upon achievement of plant performance metrics.
• 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.

Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.