Machine Operator

Posted Monday, February 9, 2026 at 8:00 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.

Night Shift 6:40pm – 5:10am Monday – Thursday + OT

Operate machines to make high quality recycled cardboard products for Hexacomb in a safe and efficient manner.

• Starting hourly wage: $25.78/hr, increasing to $28.64/hr after training
• Paid weekly + annual performance-based bonus
• Shift differential: $0.35
• Paid holidays: 11
• Training program with consistent work throughout the year
• Competitive medical, dental, vision, EAP, and 401k
• Annual bonus:
  Based upon achievement of plant performance metrics
• Paid vacation
• 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.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to read at an acceptable level.
• Must be able to do basic math including multiplication and division.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed.

• Follow all safety rules and policies, make suggestions to improve safety and look out for fellow employee’s safety. Work to improve our safety culture.
• Set up and run the machine, including loading, and unloading rolls of paper, calibrating raw goods, and staging finished racks.
• Learn to safely operate the forklift and clamp truck.
• Log data into the computer and move product through the system.
• Assist other departments when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants must apply at  to be considered.