Machine Helper: Setup, Packing & Team Collaboration

Packaging Corporation of America; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America in the United States is seeking a production crew member to support folding, gluing, and packaging operations across multiple machine centers. You will prepare areas with labels and load tags, follow factory cards, and move between centers as production needs shift.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, be able to lift 45 pounds, read a tape measure, perform basic math, and be willing to work overtime on short notice.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Able to lift up to 45 pounds.
• Willing and able to work overtime on short notice, both during the week and weekends.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures and heavy forklift traffic.
• Able to read a tape measure and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Prepare area with equipment and/or materials per order requirements.
• Follow instructions on factory cards and operator guidance.
• Help locate masters when not present in the machine center.
• Collaborate with crew for maximum efficiency of operation.
• Communicate quality issues to operator and assistant operator.
• Set up and operate bundling/squaring machines or case sealers as needed.
• Catches and packs boxes and sets up master cartons.
• Move between machine centers as dictated by production needs.
• Input load tag information into the system.
• Switch duties with other crew members when required.
• Work independently and as part of a team with clear communication.
• Comply with company policies, safety rules, and housekeeping standards.
• Willing to work overtime on short notice.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Independent work

Read tape measure

Basic math

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Packaging Corporation of America in the United States is seeking a production crew member to support folding, gluing, and packaging operations across multiple machine centers. You will prepare areas with labels and load tags, follow factory cards, and move between centers as production needs shift.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, be able to lift 45 pounds, read a tape measure, perform basic math, and be willing to work overtime on short notice.