GENERAL LABORER

Packaging Corporation of America; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus-based on metrics

Paid vacation 1 week/year

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is seeking General Labor associates for 2nd and 3rd shifts at our Milwaukee, WI facility. The role supports a manufacturing operation, aiming to increase productivity, reduce downtime, and uphold safety standards.

Starting wage is $24.84 per hour, with a plant-performance bonus and paid vacation. Weekend/overtime availability, good attendance, and U.S. work eligibility are required. Packaging/manufacturing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED is required.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Willingness to work first and second shifts and overtime as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to support manufacturing operations; aim to increase productivity and reduce downtime.
• Assist all plant-floor jobs and participate in general facilities-related tasks.
• Follow all safety rules and lock-out tag-out procedures; maintain 5S standards.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Strong verbal communication

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School/GED

Job description

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

General Labor

2nd and 3rd Shift

Hourly Rate $24.84

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.
• Must demonstrate 6+ months of continuous prior employment.

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.

Compensation And Benefits

• Starting salary for position: $24.84per hour.
• Bonus: Annual – Based upon achievement of plant performance metrics. *
• Paid Vacation: 1weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year.
• 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