FLEXO FOLDER GLUER HLPR

PCA • Dallas, TX

3d

About The Position

Packaging Corporation of America is hiring a Flexo Folder Gluer Helper to support production in its corrugated packaging business. The role assists with operating Flexo equipment and helps maintain product quality, production efficiency, safety, and housekeeping standards. The position requires working in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures and the ability to work overtime on short notice, including weekdays and weekends.

Applicants must attend the job fair to be considered. The event is Wednesday, November 4, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Gilley's Dallas, 1135 Botham Jean Blvd, Dallas, TX 75215. Qualified applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com.

Starting pay is $22.82 per hour. Compensation also includes an annual bonus based on plant performance metrics, two weeks of paid vacation per calendar year (prorated during the initial year based on hire date), and paid holidays. Within the first 30 days of employment, employees and their dependents may enroll in certain medical, dental, and vision coverages; employees are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverage. Employees are automatically enrolled in the 401(k) plan upon hire, with pre-tax and Roth contribution options and employer matching contributions.

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.
• Must attend the job fair to be considered.
• 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 rails, print, and die-cut sections 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 in place and tightly secured.
• 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 production, machine operational status, safety, and quality reports accurately and on time.
• Submit maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs.
• Follow company policies and procedures, including safety requirements and good housekeeping.
• Adhere to the production schedule and recommend ways to optimize it to meet 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, prorated during the initial year based on hire date.
• Paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage enrollment available within the first 30 days for employees and their dependents.
• Life, AD&D, and disability coverage, with employees automatically enrolled.
• Automatic 401(k) enrollment upon hire, 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