Temporary Seasonal Student

Packaging Corporation of America; Town of Tomahawk (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting $24.73/hour

Paid holidays

401k enrollment with matching

Benefit enrollment within 30 days

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is seeking Seasonal Help for the Tomahawk Mill. This temporary, full-time position supports a busy production line and requires returning to school in the fall after completing two semesters as a full-time student.

Starting wage is $24.73 per hour with eligibility for holidays and benefits enrollment within 30 days. You must be 18+, have a valid license, and be authorized to work in the US. Attach your unofficial transcript with Spring 2026 grades.

Qualifications

• Must have worked at the PCA Tomahawk Mill as a student previously.
• Be a full-time student with a minimum of 12 credits per semester and returning in the fall.
• Willing to work 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift and overtime as needed.
• Strong safety background with good attendance.
• Able to work in a team and communicate effectively.
• Must be authorized to work in the US and be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Attach unofficial transcript with final Spring 2026 grades.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of manufacturing tasks using production equipment to ensure steady workflow.
• Assist the operator or assistant operator by ensuring quality checks are performed before, during, and upon completion of orders.
• May stack boxes, clean areas of the facility, or perform other general operator or helper duties, and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Attendance

Authorized to work in the US

Education

Full-time student (12 credits min)

Returning to school in fall

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

Seasonal Help (winter break) Temporary Full-time position.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of manufacturing tasks using production equipment to ensure steady workflow.

Work in our Tomahawk Mill assisting the operator or assistant operator by ensuring quality checks are performed before, during, and upon completion of orders.

May stack boxes, clean areas of the facility, or perform other general operator or helper duties, and other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

Must have worked at the PCA Tomahawk Mill as a student previously.

Applicant must have completed two (2) continuous semesters and be considered a full-time student at an accredited University, College, or Technical school. Must be passing 12 credits minimum per semester.

Applicant must be returning to school in the fall.

Must be willing to work 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift and overtime as needed.

Strong safety background with a good attendance record.

Ability to work closely on a day-to-day basis with other production personnel.

Able to work in a team environment and possess excellent communication skills.

Must be authorized to work in the US.

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Must possess a valid driver's license.

You MUST attach a copy of your unofficial transcript that includes your final Spring 2026 grades.

Compensation And Benefits

• Starting salary for position: $24.73 per hour.
• 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