Manufacturing General Laborer — 1st/2nd Shift

Packaging Corporation of America; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 22,787 - 32,454; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401k with match

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America in Council Bluffs, IA is seeking a team‑oriented Production Operator to join our manufacturing operation. The role focuses on increasing productivity, reducing downtime, and keeping safety first on the plant floor.

You’ll support all jobs on the line, comply with 5S standards, and work first or second shift with overtime as needed. Starting wage is $20.05 per hour with annual bonus based on plant performance, paid vacation and holidays, and enrollment in

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Be passionate about maintaining a safe work environment.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Must be willing to work the first and second shift.
• Must have a good attendance record.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team in support of a manufacturing operation with a goal of increasing productivity; decreasing downtime and waste.
• Assume an active role in overall plant and facilities-related work. Position requires assisting all jobs on the plant floor.
• Follow all company safety rules and lock-out tag-out procedures.
• Maintain shop and shop equipment per 5S Standards.
• Other duties as assigned.
• May be required to stack parts up to 30 lbs. for a period of up to 12 hours.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Safety minded

Cross-functional

Urgency

Verbal communication

Fast-paced

Problem solving

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Packaging Corporation of America in Council Bluffs, IA is seeking a team‑oriented Production Operator to join our manufacturing operation. The role focuses on increasing productivity, reducing downtime, and keeping safety first on the plant floor.

You’ll support all jobs on the line, comply with 5S standards, and work first or second shift with overtime as needed. Starting wage is $20.05 per hour with annual bonus based on plant performance, paid vacation and holidays, and enrollment in