Night Shift Machine Operator — Lead, 3rd Shift

Packaging Corporation of America; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401(k) plan with company match

Health insurance

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is seeking a 3rd shift operator in Gallatin, TN. The role pays $27.56 per hour and requires a high school diploma or GED, plus a strong safety mindset and teamwork.

The operator will run production equipment, lead setup/changeovers, perform quality checks, and complete reports. The candidate should be able to work nights/weekends, have good communication, and demonstrate mechanical aptitude.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong safety background and good attendance.
• Team-oriented with good communication.
• Willing to work any shift, including overtime and weekends.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.

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/change overs.
• Problem solve when issues with the machine arise.
• Complete necessary reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety

Team player

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Production equipment

Corrugated printing

Job description

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is seeking a 3rd shift operator in Gallatin, TN. The role pays $27.56 per hour and requires a high school diploma or GED, plus a strong safety mindset and teamwork.

The operator will run production equipment, lead setup/changeovers, perform quality checks, and complete reports. The candidate should be able to work nights/weekends, have good communication, and demonstrate mechanical aptitude.