Machine Helper

Packaging Corporation of America•Woodway, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for supporting machine operations in a manufacturing environment. Key accountabilities include preparing the area with necessary equipment and materials, understanding and following instructions, assisting with locating masters, collaborating with crew members for efficiency, communicating quality issues, operating bundling/squaring machines or case sealers when needed, catching and packing boxes, setting up master cartons, and moving between machine centers as production demands. The role also involves inputting information into the system, switching duties with other crew members, and maintaining a safe and clean work environment. The position requires the ability to work independently and as part of a team, with effective communication skills. Overtime, including weekends, may be required on short notice. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED.
Lifting up to 45 pounds.
Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice, both during the week and weekends.
Ability to work in manufacturing environment, with varying temperatures based on season, around machinery, and heavy forklift traffic.
Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic math functions.
Ability to work within a team, effectively communicating with members, and work independently.
Willing and able to move to multiple machine centers as dictated by management.

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience in the manufacturing/production environment.
Prior work experience working as a crewmember on a machine crew.
Demonstrated experience as a leader and/or team member.
Prior experience working in Folding Gluing or similar type of work.

Responsibilities

Prepare area with equipment and/or materials, such as case labels and/or special load tags, according to order requirements.
Understand and follow instructions on factory card, as well as instructions given by operator.
Help locate masters when not present machine center, as needed.
Work with other helpers and crew members for maximum efficiency of operation.
Communicate quality related issues back to operator and/or assistant operator.
Set up & operate bundling/squaring machine or case sealer when required.
Catch and pack boxes, and set up master cartons.
As needed, responsible for moving from one machine center/area to another, as dictated by production needs and supervisory direction.
Input information into system to create load tag.
Switch duties with other crew members, which may include feeding, pulling, stacking, and packing, as required.
Ability to work independently and within a team, effectively communicating with members of the crew.
Comply with all company policies, procedures and work rules, including but not limited to safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
Must be able and willing to work overtime on short notice, both during the week and weekends.
Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.