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
People • Customers • Trust
At Packaging Corporation of America (PCA), we think of ourselves as more than a box manufacturer. We are an ideas and solutions company. We seek to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds. It just happens to be that corrugated products are our area of expertise.
At PCA, you’ll find the best people in the industry operating in a “golden rule” culture. We actively promote mutually rewarding relationships with each other and our customers by advocating respect for every individual, ethical and fair practices, and the highest standards in what we say and do. PCA is proud to have a highly skilled and experienced team leading the way.
As a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest producers of containerboard and corrugated packaging products in the U.S., PCA offers customers broad expertise and economies of scale, while our multiple plant locations let us rapidly meet the local needs of our customers.
PCA's New Oxford Specialty Plant is hiring a Production Operator on 1st Shift (M-F, 7a-3p). The Production Operator will be responsible for banding and bundling corrugated products.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES for Banding/Bundling Production Operator:
Operate pallet centering device, auto banding software (hot key system), two stage banding units, conveying system and stretch wrapping equipment.
Perform basic computer functions to input and retrieve information from system.
Operate equipment at a pace to avoid gridlock of upstream production equipment.
Read factory card and execute customer requirement/specification for finishing units for delivery.
Add proper dunnage to protect customer product and load tags per customer specs.
Add special protective devices on corners or top as specified in customer instructions.
Program auto banding software (hot keys) for large orders.
Maintain inventories of dunnage in various sizes, tapes, load tags and stretch wrap.
Understand control to safely position unitized for clearing jams and loading strapping reels.
Understand manual override of automation to manually operate equipment if failures or faults occur within the sequence.
Perform basic maintenance and troubleshoot issues that arise.
Communicate with maintenance department or supervisor any needed repairs.
Monitor the quality of output from the machine, communicating back to supervisor any issues.
May be required to obtain and maintain forklift license.
Maintain neat, orderly, and safe area.
Adhere to all safety and work rules, company policies and procedures.
Perform other duties, as needed.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or GED.
Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice, both during the week and weekends.
Ability to work in manufacturing environment, with varying temperatures, around machinery, and heavy forklift traffic.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; Sponsorship is not available for role.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in a packaging or other manufacturing environment.
Pay and Benefits:
- Weekly pay by check or direct deposit
- $22.40/hr start rate with increases at 6-months & 1-year
- Shift premium in addition to hourly rate
- Excellent Benefits Package including Health, Dental, and Vision (starting on the 1st of the month following your hire date)
- 401K Plan with company matching and retirement savings plan
- 11 Company paid holidays
- 1.5 pay over 8 hours, over 40 hours and weekends
- Stipend for safety shoes and Rx safety glasses
PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected
categories
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qualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.
PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.
PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.
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