Machine Helper

Packaging Corporation of America; Woodway (TX); On-site; USD 21,843 - 31,111; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401(k) plan with employer match

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America in Woodway, Texas, seeks dedicated individuals for a manufacturing role. Responsibilities include operating machinery, preparing materials for production, and collaborating with team members to ensure efficiency and quality.

Candidates must possess a high school diploma and be capable of lifting up to 45 pounds. The position offers a starting salary of $19.22 per hour, benefits, and opportunities for overtime, with eligibility for various types of coverage within the first month.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work overtime on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Prepare area with necessary materials as per order.
• Operate bundling/squaring machine or case sealer when required.
• Communicate quality issues to crew members.
• Work in varying temperatures and around machinery.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Basic math

Ability to lift 45 pounds

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

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.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• 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 401(k) plan. The plan offers both pre‑tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.

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