General Laborer- Richland

Overview

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

Individuals hired as a General Labor Associates for our box plant in Richland will be hired and trained to work in a General Labor position. The successful candidates will join our highly-ranked team and learn about our business, culture and expectations. The hourly rate will be $25.58.

• Maintain a safety mindset.
• Set up converting and/or corrugator accurately in accordance with proper setup techniques.
• Inspect all material before and after run to ensure that any necessary repairs are made before the next run.
• Monitor box quality, including, but not limited to, loose liner, warp, correct size, and print.
• Check rolls for damage.
• Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed.
• Assist others within the crew with job duties on the machine.
• Complete necessary data entry and reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to:
  Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Submit maintenance work orders through BPMS for repairs needed.
• Complete annual food packaging and safety training.
• Report any discovered food packaging safety risks or concerns.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.

• High school diploma/GED.
• Demonstrated consistent, one-year stable work history.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to work all shifts.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice, both during the week and weekends.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, with varying temperatures.
• Ability to cross train and advance machine operation skills and troubleshooting.
• Ability to recognize sounds of moving equipment and machinery for safety purposes and identifying machine issues.
• Work with constant noise at a level requiring the use of hearing protection.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read a tape measure, factory orders, print instructions and audit product.
• Ability to perform simple math calculations and enter data into the computer.
• Ability to verify proper ink usage.
• Ability to occasionally lift/carry up to 50 pounds; as well as being willing and able to stand/walk constantly.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

• Continuous education and/or trade school.
• Previous leadership responsibilities.
• Two years of forklift experience.
• Good computer skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be solutions oriented and proactive.
• Previous corrugated experience.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and work as a cohesive team member.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.
• Ability to work within a team and effectively communicate with members.
• Mechanical aptitude, ability to read a tape measure and have a strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to maneuver through computer programs to access information and enter accurate information.
• Self-starter, ability to troubleshoot machinery and solutions oriented.

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.