GENERAL LABORER

Packaging-Corporation-of-America; Virginia; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Packaging-Corporation-of-America is seeking a motivated team member to support our manufacturing operations. The role focuses on increasing productivity, lowering downtime and reducing waste by collaborating with production staff on the plant floor.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, be safety-minded, able to work overtime and weekends, and ready to work first and second shifts. Strong attendance and clear communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must be willing to work overtime and weekends.
• Must be willing to work first and second shift.
• Strong attendance record.
• Safety-focused and able to follow lock-out/tag-out procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing operation to increase productivity, reduce downtime and waste.
• Assist all jobs on the plant floor and work with production personnel.
• Follow all safety rules and lock-out tag-out procedures.
• Maintain shop and equipment per 5S standards.
• May be required to stack parts up to 30 lbs for up to 12 hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Verbal communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Sense of urgency

Multi-tasking

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 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.