GENERAL LABORER

Packaging Corporation of America; New Oxford (Adams County); On-site; USD 35,542 - 37,222; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 days vacation after 90 days

401k with company match

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America is seeking General Laborers for their new container facility in Adams County, New Oxford. This role involves working in a manufacturing environment with a focus on safety, productivity, and teamwork. The starting pay rate is between $25.80 and $27.02 per hour, with opportunities for overtime and bonuses based on plant performance.

Benefits include 401k with company match, paid vacation, and insurance coverages. Experience in packaging or manufacturing is preferred but not essential.

Qualifications

• Passionate about maintaining a safe work environment.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team in support of a manufacturing operation.
• Follow all company safety rules and lock-out/tag-out procedures.
• Maintain shop and shop equipment per 5S standards.

Skills

Ability to share ideas with others

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

High school graduate or GED

Job description

General Labor on 2nd and 3rd Shifts – New Container Facility

Pay Rate: $25.80 – $27.02 per hour

Full Benefit Package

• 10 days vacation after 90 days
• 401k with company match
• 11 paid holidays

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team in support of a manufacturing operation with a goal of increasing productivity; decreasing downtime and waste.
• Assume an 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.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a packaging or other manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Understanding that temperatures and volumes of work may vary.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 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.
• Thrives 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: $25.80 per hour.
• Bonus: Annual – based upon achievement of plant performance metrics.
• Paid vacation: 2 weeks per anniversary 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