GENERAL LABORER

Packaging Corporation of America; Cheswick (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a General Laborer, where you'll play a vital role in supporting manufacturing operations. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on teamwork and productivity. You'll be responsible for assisting in various tasks on the plant floor, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and contributing to a culture of excellence. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are passionate about maintaining a safe workplace, this role is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to be part of a dedicated team making a difference in the packaging industry.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing operations to increase productivity and reduce waste.
• Maintain shop and equipment according to safety standards.

Skills

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Job description

GENERAL LABORER Cheswick, PA 15024, USA Req #21690 Thursday, March 27, 2025

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School Graduate or GED.
2. Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed.
3. Must be willing to work all shifts.
4. Must have a good attendance record.
5. Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Experience in a packaging or other manufacturing environment is preferred.
2. Possess an understanding that temperatures and volumes of work may vary.
3. Be passionate about maintaining a safe work environment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

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

All qualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

• Pay Type: Hourly
• Hiring Rate: $22.84

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