GENERAL LABORER - CHESWICK, PA

Packaging-Corporation-of-America; Cheswick (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Packaging-Corporation-of-America is seeking an on-site team member to support a manufacturing operation with a focus on increasing productivity and reducing downtime and waste.

The candidate will participate in all plant-floor jobs, follow safety rules including lock-out tag-out, and maintain 5S standards on equipment and workspace. This role may involve stacking parts up to 30 lbs for long shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Overtime and weekend work may be required.
• Willingness to work second or third shift.
• Good attendance record is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support a manufacturing operation to increase productivity and reduce downtime and waste.
• Assist all jobs on the plant floor as part of a team.
• 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 extended periods.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Safety awareness

Education

High School/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.

Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Must be willing to work the second and third shift.

• 2nd Shift: 2pm - 10pm
• 3rd Shift: 10pm - 6am

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.

Be passionate about maintaining a safe work environment.

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.