Machine General Helper

Packaging-Corporation-of-America; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 28,929 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting wage $21.65/hr

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Benefit enrollment within 30 days

401(k) with company match

Job summary

PCA, a Fortune 500 company, is seeking a dedicated team member to support our manufacturing operation on the plant floor, aiming to increase productivity while reducing downtime and waste. You will participate in safety-first routines, follow 5S standards, and may stack parts up to 30 lbs for extended periods.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED and eligibility to work in the U.S., with first or third shift availability.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, first and third shifts.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Support a manufacturing operation to increase productivity and reduce downtime and waste.
• Assist all jobs on the plant floor.
• Follow safety rules, lock-out tag-out procedures.
• Maintain shop and 5S standards.
• May stack parts up to 30 lbs for up to 12 hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team collaboration

Safety-consciousness

Attendance reliability

Shift flexibility

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Posted Friday, July 24, 2026 at 5:00 AM

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

Principle Accountabilities:

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 willing to work the first and third shift.

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.

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.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Starting salary for position: $21.65per hour.
• Bonus: Annual – Based upon achievement of plant performance metrics.
• Paid Vacation: 2weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year.
• Paid Holidays.
• Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision – and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
• Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.
• Disclaimer: The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA’s good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer