Machine Helper- 1st Shift

Packaging Corporation of America•New Oxford, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves preparing the work area with necessary equipment and materials, understanding and following production instructions, and assisting machine operators. The Machine Helper will work collaboratively with other crew members to ensure efficient operation, communicate quality issues, and perform various tasks such as packing, setting up machines, and inputting data. Flexibility to move between machine centers and switch duties as production needs dictate is essential. Adherence to company policies, including safety and housekeeping, is required. The position also requires the willingness to work overtime, including weekends, on short notice.

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.
Willing and able 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.