Machine Helper

Packaging Corporation of America; Woodway (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation - 2 weeks per year

Paid holidays

401k with company matching

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is hiring for a manufacturing associate at one of our Texas locations. The role supports our corrugated packaging production by preparing areas, following instructions, and assisting crew members to maximize efficiency.

The candidate must have a high school diploma or GED, be able to lift up to 45 pounds, and work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures and heavy forklift traffic. Overtime on short notice is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic math.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures and machinery.
• Willingness to work overtime on short notice, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare area with equipment and materials per order requirements.
• Follow factory cards and instructions from supervisors.
• Assist in locating masters when not at machine center.
• Work with crew for maximum efficiency and communicate quality issues.
• Set up and operate bundling/squaring machines or case sealers as needed.
• Catches and packs boxes and prepares master cartons.
• Move between machine centers as production needs dictate.
• Input load tag information into the system.
• Rotate duties with crew members as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Reading tape measure

Math basics

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

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.

People

• Customers
• Trust

People

• Customers
• Trust

Principle Accountabilities

• Prepare area with equipment and/or materials, such as case labels and/or special load tags, according to order requirements.
• Able to understand and follow instructions on factory card, as well as instruction given by operator.
• Help locate masters when not present machine center, as needed.
• Work with other helpers and crew members for maximum efficiency of operation.
• Communicate quality related issues back to operator and/or assistant operator.
• Set up & operate bundling/squaring machine or case sealer when required.
• Catches and packs boxes, and sets up master cartons.
• As needed, responsible for moving from one machine center/area to another, as dictated by production needs and supervisory direction.
• Input information into system to create load tag.
• Switch duties with other crew members, which may include feeding, pulling, stacking, and packing, as required.
• Ability to work independently and within a team, effectively communicating with members of the crew.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures and work rules, including but not limited to safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Must be able and willing to work overtime on short notice, both during the week and weekends.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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.
• Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic math functions.

Candidates Are PREFERRED Who Offer The Following

• Prior work experience in the manufacturing/production environment.
• Prior work experience working as a crewmember on a machine crew.
• Demonstrated experience as a leader and/or team member.
• Prior experience working in Folding Gluing or similar type of work.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work within a team, effectively communicating with members, and work independently.
• Willing and able to move to multiple machine centers as dictated by management.

Compensation And Benefits

• Starting salary for position: $19.22 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