GENERAL LABORER

Packaging Corporation of America • Burlington, WI

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About The Position

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is seeking a General Laborer to support its manufacturing operation. The role works as part of a team to increase productivity and reduce downtime and waste, and includes assisting with jobs throughout the plant floor and participating in plant- and facilities-related work. The position is for second or third shift, with a starting wage of $25.61 per hour.

The General Laborer follows company safety rules and lock-out/tag-out procedures and maintains the shop and equipment according to 5S standards. The role may involve stacking parts weighing up to 30 pounds for periods of up to 12 hours. Overtime and weekend work may be required.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.
• Be passionate about maintaining a safe work environment.
• Be able and willing to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Be willing to work second or third shift.
• Have a good attendance record.
• Be authorized to work in the United States.
• Have experience in a packaging or other manufacturing environment.
• Be willing to work closely with other production personnel on a day-to-day basis.
• Ability to share ideas with others to solve problems.
• Excellent communication skills, including strong verbal communication.
• Ability to thrive in a cross-functional team environment.
• Work with a sense of urgency to reduce machine downtime.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• Understand that temperatures and volumes of work may vary.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team supporting manufacturing operations, with the goal of increasing productivity and decreasing downtime and waste.
• Assume an active role in plant- and facilities-related work.
• Assist with all jobs on the plant floor.
• Follow company safety rules and lock-out/tag-out procedures.
• Maintain the shop and shop equipment according to 5S standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Stack parts weighing up to 30 pounds for periods of up to 12 hours, as required.

What This Job Offers

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