General Laborer

Packing Corp of America; Trexlertown (PA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging company seeks dedicated team members for manufacturing operations. The role involves supporting productivity goals and adhering to safety protocols. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and demonstrate strong teamwork and communication skills. Opportunities to work overtime and on weekends are available, along with competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision Benefits

11 Paid Holidays

Company-Paid Life Insurance

401k Plan with Company Match

Safety Shoes and Eyewear Allowances

Qualifications

• Passionate about maintaining a safe work environment.
• Able to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Good attendance record.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing operation to increase productivity and reduce downtime.
• Maintain safety rules and equipment according to 5S standards.
• Assist in various jobs on the plant floor.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

High School Graduate or 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

Pay and Benefits

• Pay Rate = $22.39 per hour, plus shift differential for second or third

• Excellent benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision)

• 11 paid holidays

• Company-paid life insurance

• 401k plan with company match

• Company provides safety shoes and prescription safety eyewear allowances

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.

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.

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

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

Job Details

Pay Type Hourly