Production Associate

Packing Corp of America; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401(k) plan

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is seeking a General Labor associate for the Chicago Container plant in Bedford Park, IL. Join a Fortune 500 company focused on safety, efficiency, and teamwork as you support production on 2nd or 3rd shift.

Starting wage is $28.25 per hour with a bonus program based on plant performance, paid vacation and holidays, 401(k) with company match, and comprehensive benefits within 30 days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Willingness to work second or third shift.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team in support of a manufacturing operation to increase productivity and reduce downtime.
• Assist all plant floor jobs and participate in 5S standards maintenance.
• Follow safety rules and lock-out tag-out procedures.
• May stack parts up to 30 lbs for up to 12 hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Safety mindset

Attendance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

This job posting is for a General Labor position on 2nd or 3rd shift at our Chicago Container plant located at 5445 W 73rd St. Bedford Park, IL 60638.

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.

Be passionate about maintaining a safe work environment.

Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Must be willing to work second or third shift.

Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Must have a good attendance record.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in a packaging environment is preferred.

Possess an understanding that temperatures and volumes of work may vary.

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.

Strong verbal communication skills.

Ability to work in a fast paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Starting wage is $28.25 an hour
• Bonus: Annual – Based upon achievement of plant performance metrics.
• Paid Vacation:1 week 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

Job Details

Pay Type Hourly

Hiring Rate 28.25 USD