GENERAL LABORER~S03015~5204

Packaging Corporation of America; Plymouth Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging solutions company in Plymouth Charter Township, Michigan, seeks enthusiastic individuals for a manufacturing support role. Responsibilities include collaborating with a team to enhance productivity, adhering to safety standards, and maintaining equipment. Ideal candidates are high school graduates with a commitment to work in a dynamic environment. This position may require working overtime and on weekends, demanding good attendance and authorization to work in the U.S. Join us in making a difference in packaging solutions.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Must have a good attendance record.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team in support of a manufacturing operation.
• Assume active role in overall plant and facilities-related work.
• Follow all company safety rules and procedures.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Strong verbal communication skills

Ability to share ideas

Thrive in a cross-functional team

Education

High School Graduate 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.

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 third 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.

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