GENERAL LABORER

Packaging Corporation of America • Roanoke, VA

17d

About The Position

The General Laborer works as part of a team supporting manufacturing operations, with the goal of increasing productivity and reducing downtime and waste. The position assists with jobs throughout the plant floor and takes an active role in plant and facilities-related work. The 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, and the position must be willing to work first or second shift.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.
• Be passionate about maintaining a safe work environment.
• Be able to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Be willing to work first and second shifts.
• Have a good attendance record.
• Be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Be willing to work closely with other production personnel on a day-to-day basis.
• Ability to share ideas with others to solve important problems.
• Excellent communication skills, including strong verbal communication skills.
• 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

• Experience in a packaging or other manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Understanding that temperatures and volumes of work may vary.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

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