Machine Operator Assistant 2nd Shift 3PM-11PM and 3rd Shift 11PM-7AM

Packaging Corporation of America; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 28,929 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Paid holidays

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is hiring for 2nd/3rd shift to support our corrugated manufacturing operations in New Jersey. The role focuses on assisting machine operators, performing setup tasks, and ensuring quality checks throughout production.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, be able to lift 30 lbs, and commit to overtime and weekend shifts. PCA offers competitive pay, 401(k) with match, vacation, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Support a manufacturing operation to increase productivity; decrease downtime and waste.
• Receive and follow directions from the Operator and/or Supervisor.
• Assist machine operator to set up orders, mount printing and cutting dies, ink adjustments, and ensure quality checks.
• Inspect machine during run and notify Operator when acceptable parts are not being produced.
• Assist in cleanup of equipment and maintain 5S standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

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 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

• Availability to work 2nd shift 3pm-11pm or 3rd shift 11pm-7am.
• Work as part of a team in support of a manufacturing operation with a goal of increasing productivity; decreasing downtime and waste.
• Receive and follow directions from the Operator and/or Supervisor.
• Assist machine operator to set up orders, mount printing and cutting dies, ink adjustments, and ensure quality checks are performed before, during and upon completion of each order.
• Inspect machine during run and notify Operator when acceptable parts are not being produced.
• Assist in cleanup of equipment.
• Follow all company safety rules and lock-out tag-out procedures.
• Maintain shop and shop equipment per 5S Standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Passionate about maintaining a safe work environment.
• Ability to stack parts up to 30 lbs. for a period of up to 12 hours.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends, as needed.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Must be willing to work closely on a day-to-day basis with other production personnel.
• Ability to share ideas with others to solve problems of essential importance.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Starting salary for position: $24.59 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 after 90 days.
• 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 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.
• Disclaimer: 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.

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Equal Opportunity Employer: PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.