MACHINE HELPER

Packaging Corporation of America • Garland, TX

10d

About The Position

The Machine Helper works as part of a team supporting a manufacturing operation, with the goal of increasing productivity and reducing downtime and waste. The role also supports plant and facilities-related work and assists with jobs throughout the plant floor. The employee follows company safety rules and lock-out/tag-out procedures and maintains the shop and shop equipment according to 5S Standards. Other duties may be assigned. The position may require stacking parts weighing up to 30 pounds for periods of up to 12 hours.

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 third shifts.
• Have a good attendance record.
• Be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Be willing 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 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.
• Understanding that temperatures and work volumes may vary.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing operations as part of a team to increase productivity and reduce downtime and waste.
• Take an active role in plant- and facilities-related work.
• Assist with jobs throughout the plant floor.
• 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED