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
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 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:
High School Graduate or GED.
Two out of last four years must have worked full or part-time.
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 team work 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, particularly within the corrugated or packaging industry is a plus.
Tests and Board Interview:
Those selected to go through the PCA hiring process will be asked to take a series of five (5) written tests and take part in a structured board interview.
The five (5) 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 (4) 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 experience on previous jobs
PCA provides a competitive comprehensive benefits package.
Qualified candidates must apply at: www.Careers.PackagingCorp.com
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Starting salary for position: $25.88 per hour.
Paid Vacation: 2 weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year.
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
Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.
PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.
