Machine Assistant 1st Shift (Taper Gluer)

Packaging Corporation of America; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America is seeking candidates for a role focused on assisting with machine operations, ensuring box quality, and supporting team efficiency in a manufacturing environment.

The position requires a high school diploma and the ability to lift up to 45 pounds. Candidates must be willing to work overtime and comply with safety policies to maintain a productive workspace. Experience in packaging or manufacturing is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 45 pounds.
• Willingness to work overtime on short notice.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures around machinery.

Responsibilities

• Assist with machine set-up and monitor production quality.
• Complete necessary production reports accurately.
• Maintain equipment proactively and comply with safety procedures.

Skills

Ability to communicate within a team

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Principle Accountabilities

• Assist with machine set-up in accordance with proper setup techniques.
• Monitor box quality, including, but not limited to, loose liner, scoring, folding, print, proper placement/application of the glue, etc., and communicate quality related issues back to operator and helper(s).
• Ensure finished boxes are properly stacked for unitizing and/or palletizing.
• Able to understand and follow instructions on factory card, as well as instruction given by operator.
• Maximize the utilization of equipment by effectively assisting the operator to run the machinery at available capacity and speed.
• Assist with training helper(s) with job duties on the machine.
• Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Lean Enterprise and Quality Data.
• Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs.
• Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Adheres to production schedule. Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality and service goals.
• Reports any unusual scheduling issues to Supervisor.
• Work with crew members for maximum efficiency of operation.
• Switch duties with other crew members, which may include operating, feeding, pulling, stacking, and packing, as required.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures and work rules, including but not limited to safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
• Regular attendance and timeliness are required.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED.
• Lifting up to 45 pounds.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice, both during the week and weekends.
• Ability to work in manufacturing environment, with varying temperatures based on season, around machinery, and heavy forklift traffic.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a packaging or other manufacturing environment.
• Experience in folding/gluing machine work.
• Prior experience working as a crewmember on a machine crew.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work within a team, effectively communicating with members, and work independently.
• Ability to follow instruction and execute written and verbal instructions.