Machine Crew Member - Packaging Plant (Overtime)

Packaging Corporation; New Oxford (Adams County); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary: $24.06 per hour

Annual bonus based on plant metrics

Paid vacation: 2 weeks annually

Paid holidays

401(k) with employer matching

Medical, dental, and vision benefits;

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is seeking production crew members to support our corrugated packaging line. You will prepare areas, operate small setup tasks, and move between machine centers as needed while maintaining safety and quality standards. The role requires reliability, basic math, and ability to read factory instructions.

Prior experience in manufacturing is helpful. Applicants must be able to work overtime on short notice, including weekends, and consistently follow

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED is required
• Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic math functions
• Willing and able to work overtime on short notice, including weekends
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare area with equipment and materials according to order requirements.
• Follow instructions on factory cards and operator directions.
• Help locate masters when not present at machine center.
• Work with crew for maximum efficiency of operation.
• Communicate quality issues to operator or assistant operator.
• Set up and operate bundling/squaring machines or case sealers when required.
• Catches and packs boxes and prepares master cartons.
• Move between machine centers as production needs dictate.
• Input information into system to create load tags.
• Switch duties with other crew members as needed (feeding, pulling, stacking, packing).
• Work independently and as part of a team with clear communication.
• Adhere to safety rules and maintain housekeeping.

Skills

Teamwork

Reading tape measure

Basic math

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is seeking production crew members to support our corrugated packaging line. You will prepare areas, operate small setup tasks, and move between machine centers as needed while maintaining safety and quality standards. The role requires reliability, basic math, and ability to read factory instructions.

Prior experience in manufacturing is helpful. Applicants must be able to work overtime on short notice, including weekends, and consistently follow