Operational Support - Laborer

Colonial Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is seeking a dedicated plant operator to support production on the Los Angeles shop floor. You will work as part of a team, follow safety rules, and assist various plant tasks to keep lines running smoothly.

The role emphasizes reducing downtime, maintaining equipment, and adhering to 5S standards, with a focus on safety and reliability. This entry-level to mid-level position offers steady hours and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to work closely with production personnel on a day-to-day basis.
• Ability to share ideas with others to solve problems of essential importance.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to thrive in a cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team in support of a manufacturing operation with a goal of increasing productivity; decreasing downtime and waste.
• Assume 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 collaboration

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

At Packaging Corporation of America (PCA), we think of ourselves as more than a box manufacturer. We are an ideas and solutions company. We seek to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds. It just happens to be that corrugated products are our area of expertise.

At PCA, you’ll find the best people in the industry operating in a “golden rule” culture. We actively promote mutually rewarding relationships with each other and our customers by advocating respect for every individual, ethical and fair practices, and the highest standards in what we say and do. PCA is proud to have a highly skilled and experienced team leading the way.

As one of the largest producers of containerboard and corrugated packaging products in the U.S., PCA offers customers broad expertise and economies of scale, while our multiple plant locations let us rapidly meet the local needs of our customers.

Responsibilities:

• Work as part of a team in support of a manufacturing operation with a goal of increasing productivity; decreasing downtime and waste.
• Assume 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Graduate or GED
• Passionate about maintaining a safe work environment.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed.

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.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Thrive in a cross-functional team environment.
• Work with a sense of urgency to reduce downtime of machines.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.