3rd Shift Offset Printer Helper

Packaging Corporation of America • New Oxford, PA

443d

About The Position

The position at Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) involves working in the corrugated packaging business, focusing on the timely and accurate completion of job duties related to the operation of printing presses. The role is essential in ensuring that materials are prepared and maintained for efficient production, contributing to PCA's mission of delivering high-quality packaging solutions to customers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Passion for upholding a strong quality standard.
• Authorization to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.
• 6 months' experience as a Press Department First Helper.
• 6 months' experience in the Press and Finishing Department.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the timely and accurate completion of job duties.
• Locate all materials necessary for the next job, including plates, ink, and stock.
• Prepare the first load of the next job and remove ink from fountains.
• Remove plates and zero clamps as part of the setup process.
• Wash ink fountains and rollers, and clean wash-up trays.
• Clear catwalks of all materials and fill all containers and bottles for wash-up.
• Remove pull-out sheets or set up sheets, strap units, and properly tag for recycling.
• Empty carts and trash, and clean plate cylinder, bears, and clamps.
• Clean impression cylinder and cylinder bearers, and wipe off electric eyes on feeder.
• Adjust feeder and stock, and register per operating procedures.
• Set feeder head, feedboard, side-guide, and 2 sheet trip, and check press settings.
• Run 3 blank sheets through the press and monitor sheet travel for corrections.
• Obtain approval from the pressman and prepare the second load of stock.
• Fill ink fountains and roll up inkers lightly, correcting feeder and stock register settings if necessary.
• Set skeleton wheels and anti-marking devices, and help maintain point quality throughout the run.
• Keep water tanks full and maintain proper pH and conductivity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees