General Labor -3rd Shift

PCA; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

PCA in Columbus, Indiana, is seeking a hands-on manufacturing operator to support a busy production line. You will join a team on the plant floor, help increase productivity, and reduce downtime and waste while following safety rules.

The role requires flexibility for 1st and 2nd shifts, a good attendance record, and the ability to work overtime and weekends as needed. Prior packaging or manufacturing experience is preferred, and a proactive, team-oriented mindset is essential.

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 have a good attendance record.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Experience in a packaging or other manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Understanding that temperatures and volumes of work may vary.

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.

Skills

Excellent communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Strong verbal communication

Ability to work in a fast-paced env

Ability to multitask

Share ideas to solve problems

Sense of urgency to reduce downtime

Team collaboration on production floor

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 have a good attendance record.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.