Flexo Assistant

PCA • San Bernardino, CA

5d

About The Position

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a Fortune 500 ideas and solutions company with corrugated packaging and white paper businesses. The company has approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 U.S. locations and aims to serve customers with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

The Flexo Assistant sets up and supports the Flexo machine, monitors product quality and equipment, completes production and safety documentation, and helps maintain safe, efficient operations. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and a willingness to work overtime on short notice, including weekdays and weekends, in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures. Packaging or manufacturing experience and six months of Flexo machine experience are preferred.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice, both during the week and on weekends.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• 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 a packaging or other manufacturing environment.
• Six months of experience working on a Flexo machine.

Responsibilities

• Set up the rails, print, and die-cut section on the Flexo machine using proper setup techniques.
• Inspect dies before and after each run and ensure necessary repairs are made before the next run.
• Ensure all cutting-die bolts are present and securely tightened.
• Monitor box quality, including loose liner, warp, correct size, and print, and 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 required 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 and report discovered food packaging safety risks or concerns.
• Follow company policies and procedures, including safety requirements and good housekeeping practices.
• Follow 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.
• One week of paid vacation per calendar year; vacation during the initial year is prorated based on the hire date.
• Paid holidays.
• Eligibility within the first 30 days of employment to enroll in medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and dependents.
• Automatic enrollment upon hire in life, AD&D, and disability coverage.
• Automatic enrollment upon hire in the 401(k) plan, with pre-tax and Roth contribution options and employer matching contributions.

What This Job Offers

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