FLEXO ASSISTANT OPERATOR - 3RD SHIFT - 325

PCA • Lancaster, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Packaging Corporation of America is recruiting a 3rd shift Flexo Assistant Operator at its Lancaster, Pennsylvania facility. The role supports operation of a Flexo machine, including setup, inspection, quality monitoring, production reporting, and coordination with other machine team members. The employee must follow production schedules, safety and housekeeping procedures, and food packaging safety requirements. The position is in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures and may require overtime on short notice, including weekdays and weekends.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice, during the week and on weekends.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.
• Ability to work within a team and communicate effectively with team members.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in packaging or another manufacturing environment.
• Six months of experience working on a Flexo machine.

Responsibilities

• Set up rails, print, and die-cut sections on the Flexo machine using proper setup techniques.
• Inspect dies before and after runs and ensure necessary repairs are made before the next run.
• Ensure bolts for cutting dies are present and tightly secured.
• Monitor box quality, including loose liner, warp, correct size, and print; check rolls for damage.
• Maximize equipment utilization by operating machinery at available capacity and speed.
• Assist the Operator, Assistant Operator, and Utility with machine duties.
• Complete reports accurately and on time, including production, machine operational status, safety, and quality data.
• Submit maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs.
• Complete annual food packaging safety training.
• Report identified food packaging safety risks or concerns.
• Follow company policies and procedures, including safety and good housekeeping practices.
• Adhere to the production schedule and recommend ways to optimize it for cost, quality, and service goals.
• Report unusual scheduling issues to the Supervisor.

Benefits

• Annual bonus based on achievement of plant performance metrics.
• Two weeks of paid vacation per calendar year; first-year vacation is prorated based on hire date.
• Paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage available for employees and dependents, with enrollment eligibility within the first 30 days of employment.
• Life, AD&D, and disability coverage, with automatic enrollment upon eligibility as described in the posting.
• 401(k) plan with pre-tax and Roth contribution options and employer matching contributions.

What This Job Offers

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