General Laborer

Packaging Corporation of America • Richland, WA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Individuals hired as a General Labor Associates for our box plant in Richland will be hired and trained to work in a General Labor position. The successful candidates will join our highly-ranked team and learn about our business, culture and expectations. The hourly rate will be $25.58.

Requirements

• Maintain a safety mindset.
• Sets up converting and/or corrugator accurately in accordance with proper setup techniques.
• Inspect all material before and after run to ensure that any necessary repairs are made before the next run.
• Monitors box quality, including, but not limited to, loose liner, warp, correct size, and print.
• Check rolls for damage.
• Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed.
• Assist others within the crew with job duties on the machine.
• Complete necessary data entry and reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Submit maintenance work orders through BPMS for repairs needed.
• Complete annual food packaging and safety training.
• Report any discovered food packaging safety risks or concerns.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.
• Ability to work within a team and effectively communicate with members.
• Mechanical aptitude, ability to read a tape measure and have a strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to maneuver through computer programs to access information and enter accurate information.
• Self-starter, ability to troubleshoot machinery and solutions oriented.

Nice To Haves

• Continuous education and/or trade school.
• Previous leadership responsibilities.
• Two years of forklift experience.
• Good computer skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be solutions oriented and proactive.
• Previous corrugated experience.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and work as a cohesive team member.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safety mindset.
• Sets up converting and/or corrugator accurately in accordance with proper setup techniques.
• Inspect all material before and after run to ensure that any necessary repairs are made before the next run.
• Monitors box quality, including, but not limited to, loose liner, warp, correct size, and print.
• Check rolls for damage.
• Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed.
• Assist others within the crew with job duties on the machine.
• Complete necessary data entry and reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Submit maintenance work orders through BPMS for repairs needed.
• Complete annual food packaging and safety training.
• Report any discovered food packaging safety risks or concerns.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.

Benefits

• Medical
• dental
• vision
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• 401k
• Gainshare program
• Paid vacation based on years of service
• Paid sick time based on hours worked
• Eleven paid holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Stipends for both safety shoes and glasses
• Stipends for gym memberships

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed