Auto Folder Gluer Assistant - Corrugated Industry

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

Principle Accountabilities:

Assist with machine set-up in accordance with proper setup techniques.

Monitor box quality, including loose liner, scoring, folding, print quality, and proper glue application, and communicate quality-related issues to the operator and helper(s).

Ensure finished boxes are properly stacked for unitizing and/or palletizing.

Ability to understand and follow instructions on factory cards and directions provided by the operator.

Assist the operator in maximizing equipment utilization and achieving production capacity goals.

Assist in training helper(s) on machine duties and responsibilities.

Complete required reports accurately and in a timely manner, including Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Lean Enterprise Data, and Quality Data.

Proactively identify equipment issues and submit maintenance work orders to supervision for necessary repairs.

Adhere to production schedule, recommend improvements to support cost, quality, and service goals, and report unusual scheduling issues to the Supervisor.

Work with crew members to maximize operational efficiency and perform various production duties, including operating, feeding, pulling, stacking, and packing, as required.

Comply with all company policies, procedures, and work rules, including safety requirements and maintaining good housekeeping standards.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Regular attendance and timeliness are required.

Basic Qualifications:

High school diploma/GED.

Lifting up to 45 pounds.

Must be willing to work any shift.

Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice, both during the week and weekends.

Ability to work in manufacturing environment, with varying temperatures based on season, around machinery, and heavy forklift traffic.

Must be able to communicate, read and understand English.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience in folding/gluing machine work.

Experience in a packaging or other manufacturing environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Ability to work within a team, effectively communicating with members, and work independently.

Ability to follow instruction and execute written and verbal instructions.

PCA provides a competitive comprehensive benefits package.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
- Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Starting salary for position: $24.85 per hour.
• Bonus:
  Annual
  - Based upon achievement of plant performance metrics.
• Paid Vacation:
  Two weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year.
• Paid Holidays:
  Eleven (11) paid holidays annually.
• 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  to be considered.