General Laborer-Omaha, NE

Packaging Corporation of America; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated General Laborer to join their dynamic team in Omaha. This role is crucial for supporting manufacturing operations, enhancing productivity, and ensuring safety compliance. You will work closely with other production personnel in a fast-paced environment, making a significant impact on the overall efficiency of the plant. If you have a passion for teamwork and a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values its employees and is committed to excellence in packaging solutions.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing operations to increase productivity.
• Follow safety rules and assist in all plant jobs.
• Stack parts up to 30 lbs for extended periods.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Attention to safety

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Job description

General Laborer - Omaha, NE
Omaha, NE, USA
Req #21576
Friday, February 21, 2025

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Work as part of a team in support of a manufacturing operation with a goal of increasing productivity; decreasing downtime and waste.
2. Assume active role in overall plant and facilities-related work. Position requires assisting all jobs on the plant floor.
3. Follow all company safety rules and lock-out tag-out procedures.
4. Other duties as assigned.
5. May be required to stack parts up to 30 lbs. for a period of up to 12 hours.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School Graduate or GED.
2. Be passionate about maintaining a safe work environment.
3. Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed.
4. Must be willing to work all shifts.
5. Must have a good attendance record.
6. Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Experience in a packaging or other manufacturing environment is preferred.
2. Possess an understanding that temperatures and volumes of work may vary.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

1. Must be willing to work closely on a day-to-day basis with other production personnel.
2. Ability to share ideas with others to solve problems of essential importance.
3. Excellent communication skills.
4. Thrive in a cross-functional team environment.
5. Work with a sense of urgency to reduce downtime of machines.
6. Strong verbal communication skills.
7. 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.

• Pay Type: Hourly

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