Production Operator

Colonial Group; International Falls (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America in International Falls, MN seeks a Production Operator to operate production equipment, perform quality checks, and support a steady, efficient workflow.

The role includes minor equipment adjustments, loading and unloading materials, maintaining production records, and complying with safety procedures. A High School Diploma or GED and a valid driver's license are required, plus the ability to work swing and graveyard shifts with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have previous work experience.
• Must have a current and valid Driver's License.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Willing to work swing and graveyard shifts with overtime.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment to ensure steady workflow.
• Perform minor equipment adjustments and quality checks.
• Move, unload, and stack products and materials.
• Maintain production and work records.
• Inspect products for conformance to specifications.
• Clean rooms or work areas as needed.
• Use hand and power tools as required.
• Correctly mark products and containers for identification.

Skills

Safety minded

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Ability to work under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

We are seeking applicants for a Production Operator at our International Falls, MN Paper Mill. The International Falls facility is a White Paper Mill owned by Packaging Corporation of America.

Responsibilities:

• Perform a variety of manufacturing tasks using production equipment to ensure steady workflow.
• Ability to perform minor equipment adjustments and ensure quality checks are performed before, during, and upon completion.
• May stack boxes, clean areas of the facility, or perform other general helper duties.
• Move and lift heavy objects.
• Maintain production and work records.
• Examine products in order to verify conformance to specifications.
• Clean rooms and/or work areas as needed.
• Sort manufacturing materials and products.
• Load and unload materials into machinery.
• Load, unload, and stack products, materials, and containers.
• Measure, weigh, or count products and materials.
• Operate hoist, winch, and hydraulic boom.
• Perform safety equipment inspections in the manufacturing and industrial settings of the plant.
• Use both hand and power tools as needed.
• Correctly mark products and containers for identification purposes.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have previous work experience.
• Must have a current and valid Driver's License.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Successful candidate must be willing to work swing and graveyard shifts, along with required overtime as needed.
• Must have a strong safety background and a good attendance record.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Must be able to push, pull, bend, and twist repetitively.
• Have an understanding that both temperatures and work volume may vary.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous plant manufacturing experience is a plus.

The successful candidate must possess the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to be able to work well under pressure and within time constraints, multi-task, and build sound relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Ability to exhibit excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and computer skills.
• Capable of independently making sound decisions through creative problem-solving, ambiguity, and change.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.
• Ability to read and understand technical correspondence, memos, instructions, and reports.

Tests and Board Interview:

Those selected to go through the PCA hiring process will be asked to take a series of five written tests and take part in a structured board interview.

The five written tests are all timed and involve:

• Basic mechanical principles
• Basic arithmetic skills
• The ability to visualize three-dimensional figures
• The ability to compare numbers or patterns quickly and accurately
• Basic verbal ability

The interview will be conducted by a four-person board and involves a review of each candidate’s:

• Work history
• Achievements and accomplishments
• Knowledge and skill acquisition
• Interpersonal skills and helpfulness
• Task related likes and dislikes
• Physical demands experienced on previous jobs