General Laborer Converting Plant

Packaging Corporation of America • Olive Branch, MS

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About The Position

The General Laborer works as part of a team supporting a manufacturing operation, with the goal of increasing productivity and reducing downtime and waste. The role assists with plant-floor jobs and participates in general plant and facilities-related work. It follows company safety rules and lock-out/tag-out procedures and maintains the shop and equipment according to 5S standards. The position may require stacking parts weighing up to 30 pounds for periods of up to 12 hours.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry or a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work assigned shifts, including second shift (timeline TBD), and overtime and weekends as needed for business operations.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Willingness to work closely day to day with other production personnel.
• Ability to share ideas with others to solve important problems.
• Excellent communication skills, including strong verbal communication.
• Ability to thrive in a cross-functional team environment.
• Sense of urgency in reducing machine downtime.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or packaging environment.
• Prior machine operator experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the manufacturing operation as part of a team to increase productivity and reduce downtime and waste.
• Assist with plant-floor jobs and 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.
• 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED