MACHINE OPERATOR 1st SHIFT

Packing Corp Of America • Mascot, TN

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About The Position

The Machine Operator position at Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) involves working as part of a team to support manufacturing operations, focusing on productivity, safety, and quality. The role requires setting up and operating machinery, performing maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and possess problem-solving skills.
• Able to pass pre-employment background check and drug test.
• Must be able to sit, stoop, and bend.
• Ability to work any shift, including overtime and weekends as needed.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Experience in a packaging or other manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team in support of a manufacturing operation with a goal of increasing productivity, decreasing downtime and waste.
• Assume active role in overall plant facilities-related work, assisting all jobs on the plant floor.
• Follow all company safety rules and lockout tag-out procedures.
• Maintain shop and shop equipment per 5S standards.
• Set-up and operate machine to produce product according to customer specifications.
• Troubleshoot, perform minor repair, and preventative maintenance procedures on machine.
• Train Assistant/Helper, as required.
• Perform quality checks as required and take appropriate action when needed.
• Maintain records of production, work in process, as required.
• Comfortable with computers and touch screens.
• Cross train on other machines and jobs.
• Input maintenance work orders into BPMS software and be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.
• Switch duties with Assistant Operator or Helper if necessary.
• Comply with the facility's food packaging safety program processes and procedures.
• Complete annual food packaging safety training.
• Report any discovered food packaging safety risks/concerns to the food packaging safety management representative or direct supervisor.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to: Safety, GMP, FSSC, ISO, and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Adhere to production schedule and make recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, and service goals.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned or delegated.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Paper Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees