Utility - Production

Packaging Corporation of America; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America is hiring for an Hourly Production Utility position based in the United States. This entry-level role encompasses various tasks within the production environment, including machine operation and general cleaning.

Candidates must hold a high school diploma and possess physical capabilities for demanding tasks. Preferred experience includes work in the pulp and paper industry, with proficiency in Microsoft Office programs being a bonus.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years of paper mill/industrial manufacturing work experience or relevant study.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English required.
• Must be capable of performing physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform various tasks in the production environment as needed.
• Operate machinery and equipment, including forklifts.
• Maintain cleanliness in production areas.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Ability to multi-task

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Hourly Production Utility position is an entry level production position. Production Utility workers are responsible for performing multiple and varied tasks in the production environment as needed, including general cleaning, machine operation, forklift operation, and any other related production task as business demands.

Basic Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English.
• Must be willing and able to work any shift, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Must have at least 2 years of paper mill/industrial manufacturing work experience or 2 years of study at an accredited college in a technical field (e.g., process operations, engineering) or 2 years of related military experience.
• Must be able to work in a hot, cold, humid, noisy, industrial environment with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks repetitively for extended periods of time (e.g., lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling), with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be willing to wear the necessary Personal Protection equipment (PPE) (e.g., hard hats, safety glasses, face shield, chemical suit, respirator, ear plugs, hearing protection, steel‑toe boots or safety shoes and other PPE required by specific jobs), with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Experience

• Pulp & Paper industry experience preferred.
• Experience with safe work permitting (hot work, line breaking) and executing lockout activities (isolation, draining, deenergizing).
• Experience operating pumps, control valves, agitators, or reactor equipment.
• Familiarity with lab equipment & procedures; pH measurement, conductivity measurement and titration.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel for data entry and document creation.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work well under pressure and within time constraints, multi‑task, and build sound relationships with both internal and external customers.
• 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.