Folder Gluer Assistant

Packaging Corporation of America; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 3,306,000 - 3,425,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401k plan with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is seeking a 2nd shift machine operator to support corrugated packaging production. The role focuses on machine setup, quality monitoring, and efficient operation with a team of crew members in a manufacturing environment.

You will assist with training, complete production and safety reports, and adhere to all policies while maintaining high productivity and strong attendance. PCA offers competitive pay and benefits with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Lifting up to 45 pounds.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience as a machine operator or assistant.

Responsibilities

• Assist with machine set-up following proper techniques.
• Monitor box quality and communicate issues.
• Ensure finished boxes are stacked for unitizing/palletizing.
• Follow instructions on factory card and by the operator.
• Assist operator to maximize equipment utilization and speed.
• Train helpers on machine duties.
• Complete reports accurately (Production Data, Status, Safety, Lean, Quality).
• Submit maintenance work orders for repairs.
• Be proactive in equipment maintenance.
• Comply with company safety and housekeeping policies.
• Support schedule optimization and report any issues to supervision.
• Collaborate with crew for maximum efficiency.
• Switch duties as required (operating, feeding, pulling, stacking, packing).
• Attendance and timeliness required.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Lifting ability

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

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.

People * Customers * Trust

Position is 2nd shift (3:00PM - 11:00PM)

Principle Accountabilities:

Assist with machine set-up in accordance with proper setup techniques.

Monitor box quality, including, but not limited to, loose liner, scoring, folding, print, proper placement/application of the glue, etc., and communicate quality related issues back to operator and helper(s).

Ensure finished boxes are properly stacked for unitizing and/or palletizing.

Able to understand and follow instructions on factory card, as well as instruction given by operator.

Maximize the utilization of equipment by effectively assisting the operator to run the machinery at available capacity and speed.

Assist with training helper(s) with job duties on the machine.

Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Lean Enterprise and Quality Data.

Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs.

Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.

Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.

Adheres to production schedule. Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality and service goals.

Reports any unusual scheduling issues to Supervisor.

Work with crew members for maximum efficiency of operation.

Switch duties with other crew members, which may include operating, feeding, pulling, stacking, and packing, as required.

Comply with all company policies, procedures and work rules, including but not limited to safety and maintaining good housekeeping.

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Regular attendance and timeliness are required.

Basic Qualifications:

High school diploma/GED.

Lifting up to 45 pounds.

Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Prior experience as a machine operator or assistant

Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice, both during the week and weekends.

Ability to work in manufacturing environment, with varying temperatures based on season, around machinery, and heavy forklift traffic.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in a packaging environment.

Experience in folding/gluing machine work.

Prior experience working as a crewmember on a machine crew.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Ability to work within a team, effectively communicating with members, and work independently.

Ability to follow instruction and execute written and verbal instructions.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Starting salary for position: $24.86 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