GENERAL LABORER

Packaging-Corporation-of-America; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

401k with employer match

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage within

Life/AD&D/Disability coverage

Job summary

PCA is seeking a General Labor associate for 2nd and 3rd shifts at our Burlington, WI facility. Starting wage is $25.61 per hour, with responsibilities to support a manufacturing operation, assist all plant-floor jobs, and uphold safety and efficiency.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, willingness to work overtime, and experience in packaging or manufacturing. Strong attendance and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Experience in packaging or manufacturing environment.
• Willing to work the second and third shift.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to support manufacturing operations and boost productivity.
• Assist all plant-floor jobs and upkeep of equipment.
• Follow safety rules and lock-out/tag-out procedures.
• Maintain shop and shop equipment per 5S Standards.
• May stack parts up to 30 lbs for up to 12 hours.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Urgency in production

Safety-first mindset

Job description

PCA, 1600 South Pine Street, Burlington, Wisconsin, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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.

General Labor

2nd and 3rd Shifts

Starting Wage - $25.61 per hour

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.

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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 second and third shift.

Must have a good attendance record.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Experience in a packaging or other manufacturing environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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.

Thrive in a cross-functional team environment.

Work with a sense of urgency to reduce downtime of machines.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• 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

PCA, 1600 South Pine Street, Burlington, Wisconsin, United States of America