Machine General Helper

Packaging Corporation of America; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 24,605 - 35,044; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus based on performance

2 weeks paid vacation

Paid holidays

401k with matching contributions

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America is seeking candidates for a manufacturing position in Garland, TX. Applicants must be high school graduates and passionate about safety. Responsibilities include supporting manufacturing operations, assisting on the plant floor, and adhering to safety protocols. The starting pay is $21.65 per hour, with benefits including bonuses, paid vacation, and eligibility for medical, dental, and vision insurance within the first month of employment.

Qualifications

• Passionate about maintaining a safe work environment.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Good attendance record is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing operations to increase productivity and decrease waste.
• Assist with all jobs on the plant floor.
• Follow company safety rules and maintain shop equipment.

Skills

Teamwork

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Sense of urgency

Ability to handle multiple tasks

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Job description

Job Description

Posted Friday, May 15, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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 daily 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: $21.65 per hour.
• Bonus: Annual – Based upon achievement of plant performance metrics.
• Paid Vacation: 2 weeks 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