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Packaging-Corporation-of-America; Algona (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Packaging-Corporation-of-America is seeking applicants for a production/helper role at our Washington plant. The position emphasizes teamwork to support a manufacturing operation, increase productivity, and minimize downtime and waste.

You will assist various plant floor tasks and must follow strict safety procedures including lock-out tag-out; 5S standards apply for shop maintenance. Flexibility for overtime and weekend shifts is required.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to work closely with production personnel to support manufacturing operations.
• Ability to share ideas with others to solve problems of essential importance.
• Excellent communication skills and strong verbal communication.
• Thrive in a cross-functional team environment and work with a sense of urgency to reduce downtime.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to support manufacturing operations with a goal of increasing productivity and reducing downtime and waste.
• Assist all plant floor jobs as needed.
• Follow all safety rules and lock-out tag-out procedures.
• Maintain shop and equipment adhering to 5S standards.
• May be required to stack parts up to 30 lbs for up to 12 hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Urgency to reduce downtime

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work as part of a team in support of a manufacturing operation with a goal of increasing productivity; decreasing downtime and waste.
• Assume active role in overall plant and facilities-related work. Position requires assisting all jobs on the plant floor.
• Follow all company safety rules and lock-out tag-out procedures.
• Maintain shop and shop equipment per 5S Standards.
• Other duties as assigned.
• May be required to stack parts up to 30 lbs. for a period of up to 12 hours.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Be passionate about maintaining a safe work environment.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Must be willing to work the first and second shift.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Six months of experience working in an industrial setting.
• Experience in a packaging or other manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Possess an understanding that temperatures and volumes of work may vary.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Must be willing to work closely on a day-to-day basis with other production personnel.
• Ability to share ideas with others to solve problems of essential importance.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Thrive in a cross-functional team environment.
• Work with a sense of urgency to reduce downtime of machines.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.