Summer Student General Laborers - Wallula

Packaging Corporation of America; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America is seeking Summer Student General Laborers to support manufacturing operations. This role involves unitizing products, operating equipment, and ensuring safety standards are met. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and be accepted into an accredited college for Fall 2024. Competitive hourly wage starting at $26.32 with benefits.

Benefits

401(k) eligibility

Paid sick leave and holidays

Short & long-term disability

Stipends for safety shoes

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Eligible for 11 paid holidays

Eligible for 40 hours of vacation

Reimbursed for safety shoes

Eligible for fitness memberships

Annual gainshare up to 10% of earnings

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Acceptance to an accredited college or university for Fall 2024.
• Commitment to safety and good attendance.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to support manufacturing.
• Assist with plant floor jobs and maintain safety standards.
• Follow all safety procedures including lock-out/tag-out.

Skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Acceptance to an accredited college or university

Job description

Summer Student General Laborers - Wallula

Wallula, WA, USA

Job Description

Posted Monday, May 19, 2025 at 7:00 AM

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.

The summer laborers are utilized to cover the summer months to provide overtime relief for the permanent employees and cover for vacations. The hourly wage begins at $26.32/hr., but employees receive the rate of the job they are performing, which allows for earning a higher rate.

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to: unitizing product, assisting with setups, adjusting and operating equipment which cuts, folds, stacks, and prints sheets of corrugated to designated sizes. Once the machine is set up and operating correctly, the employee is responsible for safely monitoring the product to ensure quality and unitizing the bundles exiting the conveyor. Individuals with mobile equipment experience may be trained, certified, and utilized for providing product to the converting machines.

• Overtime eligible: OT for hours worked in excess of scheduled hours or 40 hours in a workweek
• 401(k) eligibility
• Paid sick leave and holidays
• Short & long-term disability
• Stipends for safety shoes

Benefits and Additional Information:

• Employees (and dependents) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and disability insurance coverage, subject to waiting periods.
• Employees are automatically enrolled in PCA's 401k retirement plan at hire.
• Eligible for 11 paid holidays after 30 days of work.
• Eligible for 40 hours of vacation after completing the probationary period.
• Reimbursed up to $150 for safety shoes after introductory period.
• Eligible for up to $35/month for fitness memberships.
• Annual gainshare up to 10% of earnings.

If you want to be part of an exceptional team in a Golden Rule environment with competitive pay and benefits, please apply at www.careers.packagingcorp.com.

Candidates selected for these positions will need to provide:

1. A copy of acceptance or transcripts from university, college, or vocational institute, listing credits, grades, and courses.
2. Written verification of acceptance or enrollment for the upcoming semester.

Employment is between May 15 and September 15 or the duration of the job/school period, whichever is less. Candidates must commit to this period or until the company no longer needs their services.

Responsibilities:

• Work as part of a team to support manufacturing, aiming to increase productivity and reduce downtime and waste.
• Assist with all plant floor jobs and maintain safety and housekeeping standards.
• Follow all safety procedures including lock-out/tag-out.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Acceptance to an accredited college or university for Fall 2024.
• Commitment to safety and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Ability to rotate shifts, work overtime, including weekends.
• Good attendance record.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in packaging or manufacturing preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work closely with production personnel.
• Problem-solving and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment handling multiple requests.

All qualified candidates must apply at www.careers.packagingcorp.com.

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