General Laborer

Packaging Corporation of America; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k plan with matching contributions

Job summary

A leading packaging company located in Concord, North Carolina, is seeking enthusiastic individuals for a manufacturing role. Responsibilities include supporting production operations and adhering to safety procedures. Candidates must have at least a high school diploma, with experience in manufacturing preferred. The position offers a starting salary of $20.00 per hour, plus benefits including paid vacation and a 401k plan. Candidates should be willing to work various shifts and overtime if needed.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Must have authorization to work in the U.S.
• Experience in a packaging or manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to support manufacturing operations.
• Follow safety rules and maintain equipment.
• May be required to stack parts up to 30 lbs.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Fast-paced work environment

Good attendance record

Education

High School Graduate 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.
• 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.
• 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

• Starting salary for position: $20.00 per hour.
• Bonus: Annual – Based upon achievement of plant performance metrics.
• Paid Vacation: 2 weeks per calendar year. Pro‑rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year.
• 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.