MACHINE ASSISTANT - CORRUGATED

Packaging-Corporation-of-America; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Packaging-Corporation-of-America in Plano, Texas, is seeking a plant team member to support production, improve productivity, and reduce downtime and waste. The role emphasizes safety and 5S standards on the shop floor.

Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED, be available for overtime and all shifts, maintain good attendance, and be authorized to work in the U.S. Packaging/manufacturing experience is a plus, with strong communication and teamwork valued.

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 AVAILABLE TO WORK ANY SHIFT - FIRST, SECOND OR THIRD, AS ASSIGNED.
• Must have a good attendance record.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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.

Skills

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Attendance reliability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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 AVAILABLE TO WORK ANY SHIFT - FIRST, SECOND OR THIRD, AS ASSIGNED.
• 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