Lead Packaging Machine Operator - Corrugated

Packaging Corporation of America; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) seeks a production operator to perform a variety of manufacturing tasks and ensure quality while supporting a team environment. Responsibilities include operating production equipment, leading machine crews during setups, and conducting quality checks to meet dimensional and defect standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, strong safety awareness, reliable attendance, and ability to work any shift, including overtime and weekends, within a

Qualifications

• Must have strong safety background and good attendance.
• Team environment collaboration skills required.
• Mechanical aptitude and clear communication are essential.
• Willingness to work any shift, including overtime and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of manufacturing tasks using Production Equipment to ensure steady workflow.
• Ensure a high quality product is coming off the machine.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure boxes have required dimensions and zero material defects.
• Lead machine crew with setups/change overs.
• Problem solve when issues with the machine arise.
• Complete necessary reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Corrugated printing equipment

Job description

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) seeks a production operator to perform a variety of manufacturing tasks and ensure quality while supporting a team environment. Responsibilities include operating production equipment, leading machine crews during setups, and conducting quality checks to meet dimensional and defect standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, strong safety awareness, reliable attendance, and ability to work any shift, including overtime and weekends, within a