General Laborer Converting Plant

Packaging Corporation of America; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401k with match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) in Olive Branch, MS, is seeking a machine operator to support a busy manufacturing plant. You will work with a team to increase productivity, reduce downtime, and ensure safety compliance on the plant floor.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, prior manufacturing experience, and the ability to work second shift and overtime. Strong teamwork and communication are essential as you help maintain 5S standards and operate with urgency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior work experience in corrugated/manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to work second shift and overtime/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing operations to increase productivity and reduce downtime/waste.
• Assist all jobs on the plant floor.
• Follow safety rules and lock-out/tag-out procedures.
• Maintain 5S standards in shop and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• May stack parts up to 30 lbs for up to 12 hours.

Skills

Machine operator experience

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Fast-paced work

Education

High school diploma 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.

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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 diploma or GED

Prior workexperience in the corrugated industry or manufacturing environment

Must be able to work assigned shifts—including 2nd shift (timeline TBD)—as well as overtime and weekends as needed for business operations

Previous experience in a manufacturing or packaging environment preferred

Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English

Reliable attendance and punctuality

Authorization to work in the United States

Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior machine operator experience

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.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Starting salary for position: $21.29 per hour.
• Bonus: Annual – Based upon achievement of plant performance metrics.
• Paid Vacation: Twoweeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year.
• Paid Holidays: Eleven Holidays annually.
• 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

Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.