Automation Operator

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

Sets up and operates Automatan machine to produce product(s) to customer specification.

Troubleshoots, performs minor repair and preventative maintenance procedures on Automatan machine.

Trains Assistant Operator and Utility/Helper/Offbearer, as assigned.

Assigns and instructs Assistant Operator and Utility/Helper/Offbearer, as assigned.

Performs quality checks as required. Takes appropriate corrective action.

Maintains records of production, work in process, as required.

Performs other job related duties as assigned or delegated.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

High School Graduate or GED and prior manufacturing experience.

Be passionate about maintaining a safe work environment.

Able to pass pre-employment physical and drug test.

Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Ability to verbally communicate to co-workers and supervisors necessary to perform the essential functions of the above position or any other directed tasks.

Ability to stand for standard 8 hour shift or longer.

Ability to lift 40 lbs frequently.

Ability to bend and twist frequently.

Some skill at problem solving and troubleshooting.

Working mechanical ability.

Some skill at record keeping including paper records and computer data input.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Starting salary for position: $19.19 per hour.
• Bonus: Annual – Based upon achievement of plant performance metrics.
• 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) 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 careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.