Folder Gluer Assistant

Packaging Corporation of America; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is seeking a second shift machine operator to support corrugated packaging operations. The role focuses on assisting with machine setup, monitoring quality, and maintaining safety and housekeeping.

The starting wage is $24.86 per hour with benefits, overtime opportunities, and a focus on teamwork and reliable attendance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with machine set-up per proper setup techniques.
• Monitor box quality and communicate issues back to operator and helpers.
• Ensure finished boxes are stacked for unitizing/palletizing.
• Understand and follow factory card instructions.
• Maximize equipment utilization by assisting the operator to run at capacity and speed.
• Assist with training helpers on the machine.
• Complete reports: Production Data, Machine Status, Safety Data, Lean and Quality Data.
• Submit maintenance work orders for repairs.
• Be proactive in equipment maintenance.
• Adhere to company policies and housekeeping.
• Adhere to production schedule and suggest optimizations.
• Report scheduling issues to Supervisor.
• Work with crew for maximum efficiency and switch duties as needed.
• Other duties and attendance required.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Follow instructions

Overtime availability

Independence

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

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.

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