GENERAL LABORER~STACKER

Packaging-Corporation-of-America; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401k with company match

Overtime pay

Uniform program

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is hiring for an Associate Level 3 Stacker in Kalamazoo, MI. The role supports a manufacturing operation with a focus on increasing productivity, reducing downtime, and maintaining safe, efficient workflows on the plant floor.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, the ability to pass a background check and drug test, and the flexibility to work overtime and weekends. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Experience in a packaging or other manufacturing environment preferred.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to increase productivity; decrease downtime and waste.
• Assist all plant floor jobs as needed.
• Follow all safety rules and lock-out tag-out procedures.
• Maintain shop and shop equipment per 5S Standards.
• May be required to stack parts up to 30 lbs. for up to 12 hours.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Sense of urgency

Fast-paced environment

Problem solving

Job description

At Packaging Corporation of America (PCA), we think of ourselves as more than a box manufacturer. We are an ideas and solutions company. We seek to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds. It just happens to be that corrugated products are our area of expertise.

At PCA, you’ll find the best people in the industry operating in a “golden rule” culture. We actively promote mutually rewarding relationships with each other and our customers by advocating respect for every individual, ethical and fair practices, and the highest standards in what we say and do. PCA is proud to have a highly skilled and experienced team leading the way.

As a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest producers of containerboard and corrugated packaging products in the U.S., PCA offers customers broad expertise and economies of scale, while our multiple plant locations let us rapidly 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.

Able to pass pre-employment background check and drug test.

Must be able to sit, stoop, and bend.

Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in a packaging or other manufacturing 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.

Ability to work in a fast paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.

Pay and Benefit:

Hourly pay rate for an Associate Level 3 Stacker is $20.10.

Excellent benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision).

Company-paid life insurance.

401k plan with company match.

Retirement Savings Plan.

1.5 pay over 40 hours.

Uniform program available.

PCA provides a competitive comprehensive benefits package.

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