General Laborer

Packaging-Corporation-of-America; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Packaging Corporation in Concord, NC is seeking a production teammate to support a packaging manufacturing operation. You will join a team focused on boosting productivity, reducing downtime, and cutting waste while following strict safety and 5S practices.

You must be able to work second or third shift, weekends as needed, and maintain good attendance. The role involves lifting up to 30 lbs and working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• Must have teamwork and strong communication in a production setting.
• Ability to share ideas and solve problems with others.
• Thrive in cross-functional teams and fast-paced environments.

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

Teamwork

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Urgency to reduce downtime

Verbal communication

multitask in fast-paced environment

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 second or third shift, based on availability.


• 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.