MACHINE OPERATOR

Packaging Corporation of America; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging company in Wisconsin is seeking a motivated manufacturing team member to perform tasks including operating production equipment and conducting quality checks. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, a strong safety background, and the ability to work flexible shifts. Previous experience in a packaging environment and operating corrugated printing equipment is preferred. Join a team dedicated to operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Must have a strong safety background and good attendance record.
• Ability to work any shift, including overtime and weekends is essential.
• Experience operating corrugated printing equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform manufacturing tasks using production equipment.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure product quality.
• Lead machine crew with setups and changeovers.

Skills

Strong safety background

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of manufacturing tasks using production equipment to ensure steady workflow.
• Ensure a high‑quality product is coming off the machine.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure boxes have required dimensions and zero material defects.
• Lead machine crew with setups and changeovers.
• Problem‑solve when issues with the machine arise.
• Complete necessary reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong safety background and good attendance record.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Ability to work any shift, including overtime and weekends.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and good communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience operating corrugated printing equipment.
• Experience in a packaging or other manufacturing environment, with an understanding that temperatures and volumes of work may vary.

All qualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.