ROTARY DIE CUTTER OPER 3rd shift

Packaging Corporation of America; Marshalltown (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America is hiring for a manufacturing associate in Iowa. The role emphasizes teamwork to boost productivity, reduce downtime and waste, and maintain high quality standards on the line.

You will lead machine crews through setups/changeovers, install printing plates or cutting dies, perform quality checks, and strictly follow safety rules and lock-out/tag-out procedures. Flexibility for overtime and weekend shifts is required to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work any shift, including overtime and weekends.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team in support of a manufacturing operation with a goal of increasing productivity, decreasing downtime and waste.
• Responsible for leading machine crew with setups and changeovers by mounting printing plates and/or cutting dies.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure product meets required dimensions and there are zero material defects.
• Follow all company safety rules and lock-out tag-out procedures.
• Problem solve when issues arise with machine.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Safety consciousness

Shift work

Job description

Responsibilities

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


• Responsible for leading machine crew with setups and changeovers by mounting printing plates and/or cutting dies.


• Conduct quality checks to ensure product meets required dimensions and there are zero material defects.


• Follow all company safety rules and lock-out tag-out procedures.


• Problem solve when issues arise with machine.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Be passionate about maintaining a safe work environment.


• Strong mechanical aptitude and possess problem-solving skills.


• Ability to work any shift, including overtime and weekends as needed.


• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a packaging or other manufacturing environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must be willing to work closely on a day-to-day basis with other production personnel.


• Excellent communication skills.


• Work with a sense of urgency to reduce downtime of machines.


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