Machine Operator - 3rd shift

Packaging Corporation of America; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established packaging company in Gallatin, TN is seeking a machine operator to meet safety, quality, and productivity expectations. Ideal candidates should have good communication skills, be willing to learn, and possess a high school diploma or GED. Responsibilities include working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and interacting with various personnel to ensure efficient production. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to be at work as scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Meet safety, quality, and productivity expectations as a machine operator.
• Interact with supervision and plant personnel to ensure correct production.

Skills

Good communication skills

Willingness to learn

Team collaboration

Positive safety attitude

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.

People * Customers * Trust

Responsibilities

A machine operator (operator) has the primary responsibility to meet the safety, quality, and productivity expectations of an assigned piece of equipment. The operator will interact with supervision, maintenance, and other plant personnel to ensure customer orders are produced safely, correctly, and are available for customer delivery based on a delivery schedule.

• Work as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing operation
• Follow all Company rules and policies

Basic Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• High School diploma or GED
• Ability to listen, read, and communicate in English
• Currently hiring for work on 3rd shift
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed
• Good communication skills and willingness to learn
• Ability to work/lead as part of a 2-person team
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to be at work as scheduled
• Positive safety attitude

Preferred Qualifications

• Corrugated packaging environment experience
• Prior experience in operating corrugated packaging production equipment
• Prior manufacturing environment experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to perform assigned work, both mentally and physically, in a fast-paced manufacturing environment safely and to production expectations.

All qualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered. PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.