Assistant Operator - Hiring Event

PCA • Greensboro, NC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a Fortune 500 company and a leading provider of corrugated packaging solutions. Our mission is to serve customers with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility. This role is for candidates attending an Onsite Hiring Event on August 6, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST at 8313 Triad Dr, Greensboro, NC 27409.

Requirements

• Must attend hiring event on August 6th (8 AM - 5 PM EST).
• High School Graduate or GED.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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, mount printing and cutting dies, ink 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 shop and shop equipment per 5S Standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Starting salary: $20 per hour.
• Annual Bonus: 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.
• Medical coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Life insurance.
• AD&D coverage.
• Disability coverage.
• 401k plan with pre-tax and Roth contribution options.
• Employer matching contributions for 401k.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED