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 the 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 written tests and take part in a structured board interview.
The five written tests are all timed and involve:
The interview will be conducted by a four-person board and involves a review of each candidates:
PCA Provides
A competitive, comprehensive benefits package.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Starting salary for the 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 are 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 PCAs 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.
At 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.
So a partnership with PCA isn’t just about buying boxes. It’s about building a relationship with a knowledgeable, trusted, committed source; adding value to your business; and actively contributing to your success in the marketplace.
Whether you are looking for conventional shipping containers, custom-printed corrugated boxes, custom packaging or eye-catching retail visual displays, PCA is here to deliver the right packaging solution on time and on budget.
At PCA, our people are as sharp at posing questions as they are at providing answers. With good reason… We realize that the key to offering responsive customer service is never taking our customers for granted. That’s why at the same time you’re learning about our products and how we do business, we’re learning about yours.
So don’t be surprised if PCA people collaborate more than you’re used to, or engage you in conversations that go beyond flute profiles and stacking strength. For PCA people, it’s all about understanding customer service — doing our very best to give you the ideas and products that support your needs.