GENERAL LABORER 3rd Shift

Packaging Corporation of America; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America is seeking team members for manufacturing operations in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The role involves supporting productivity goals, maintaining a safe work environment, and assisting with various tasks on the plant floor. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and be prepared to work flexible hours, including overtime and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Willing to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Good attendance record required.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing operations to increase productivity and reduce waste.
• Assist with plant and facilities-related work.
• Follow safety rules and maintain equipment.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Sense of Urgency

Adaptability

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Job description

PCA, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States of America •

4459 40th St SE, Kentwood, MI 49512, USA •

Kentwood, MI, USA •

PCA Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States of America •

4459 40th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49588, USA •

Grand Rapids, MI, USA

Job Description

Posted Monday, March 24, 2025 at 5:00 AM

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.

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 3rd shift.

5% shift premium 2nd and 3rd 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.

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

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

PCA, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States of America,

PCA Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States of America,

4459 40th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49588, USA,