Machine Helper

Packaging-Corporation-of-America; Woodway (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Packaging Corporation is seeking a hands-on team member for our Woodway, Texas packaging operations. You will prepare areas, follow instructions, and assist with machine centers to keep production flowing.

This role requires the ability to lift and work around machinery, read tape measures, perform basic math, and be flexible for overtime, including weekends. You will work independently and with others to ensure safety and quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic math functions.
• Lift up to 45 pounds as part of daily duties.
• Willingness to work overtime on short notice, including weekends.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare area with equipment and/or materials per order requirements.
• Understand and follow factory card instructions and operator directions.
• Help locate masters when not present at the machine center.
• Work with crew for maximum operation efficiency.
• Communicate quality issues to operator or assistant operator.
• Set up and operate bundling/squaring machine or case sealer as needed.
• Catches and packs boxes; set up master cartons.
• Move between machine centers as production needs dictate.
• Input load tag information into the system.
• Switch duties with crew members as required.
• Work independently or in a team; maintain safety and housekeeping.
• Overtime on short notice, including weekends.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Reading tape measure

Math skills

Overtime flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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 arePREFERREDwho 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.