First Shift Machine Operator: Precision Packaging

Packaging Corporation of America; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401k plan

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America in Gallatin, TN is hiring for a manufacturing associate to operate production equipment and maintain steady workflow across the shift.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, safety focus, teamwork, and the ability to work overtime and weekends. You will conduct quality checks, lead setup/changeovers, and complete required reports while contributing to product quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong safety background and good attendance.
• Able to work any shift, including overtime and weekends.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and good communication.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment to maintain steady workflow.
• Ensure a high quality product is coming off the machine.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure boxes have required dimensions and zero material defects.
• Lead machine crew with setups/change overs.
• Problem solve when issues with the machine arise.
• Complete necessary reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Mechanical aptitude

Good communicator

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Production equipment

Machine setup/changeovers

Job description

Packaging Corporation of America in Gallatin, TN is hiring for a manufacturing associate to operate production equipment and maintain steady workflow across the shift.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, safety focus, teamwork, and the ability to work overtime and weekends. You will conduct quality checks, lead setup/changeovers, and complete required reports while contributing to product quality and efficiency.