Assistant 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:

Work as part of a team in support of a manufacturing operation with a goal of increasing productivity; decreasing downtime and waste.

Receive and follow directions from the Operator and/or Supervisor.

Assist machine operator to set up orders, ink roll adjustments, and ensure quality checks are performed before, during and upon completion of each order.

Inspect machine during run and notify Operator when acceptable parts are not being produced.

Assist in cleanup of equipment.

Follow all company safety rules and lock-out tag-out procedures.

Maintain area and equipment per housekeeping Standards.

Must be committed to working safely, following the company rules and helping identify opportunities for a safer workplace for everyone.

Operate Forklift or Clamp Truck

Be willing to train other employees.

Understand and execute all aspects of paperwork and quality control

Other duties as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Graduate or GED.

2 years' experience as an assistant operator

Passionate about maintaining a safe work environment.

Ability to stack parts up to 30 lbs. for a period of up to 12 hours.

Ability to work overtime and weekends, as needed.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Packaging and web printing experience (first or second pressman) highly desired

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Must be willing to work closely on a day-to-day basis with other production personnel.

Ability to share ideas with others to solve problems of essential importance.

Pay and Benefits:

Pay rate $22.07 plus shift differential

Excellent benefits package (health, dental, vision)

Company-paid life insurance

401k plan with company match

Retirement savings plan

1.5 pay over 8 hours, over 40 hours, and on weekends

1.5 pay on holidays, plus additional overtime over 8 hours on holidays

All qualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

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