Machine Operator - (RDC) - 3rd Shift

Packaging Corporation of America; Landisville (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) seeks to support and optimize our manufacturing operation in Landisville, PA. You will join a team focused on increasing productivity, reducing downtime, and ensuring quality through precise machine setups and changeovers.

The role requires a safety-first mindset, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work overtime and weekends. We value teamwork and clear communication across shifts to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Safety-focused and able to work flexible shifts.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work overtime and weekends.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Support a manufacturing operation to increase productivity and reduce downtime.
• Lead machine crew with setups and changeovers by mounting printing plates and/or cutting dies.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure product meets dimensions and zero defects.
• Follow safety rules and lock-out tag-out procedures.
• Troubleshoot issues with machines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma

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

• Work as part of a team in support of a manufacturing operation with a goal of increasing productivity, decreasing downtime and waste.
• Responsible for leading machine crew with setups and changeovers by mounting printing plates and/or cutting dies.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure product meets required dimensions and there are zero material defects.
• Follow all company safety rules and lock-out tag-out procedures.
• Problem solves when issues arise with machine.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Be passionate about maintaining a safe work environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and possess problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work any shift, including overtime and weekends as needed.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a packaging or other manufacturing environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must be willing to work closely on a day-to-day basis with other production personnel.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Work with a sense of urgency to reduce downtime of machines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.

Compensation And Benefits

• Starting salary for position: $27.77 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 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.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer