Machine Operator Helper, 1st Shift

PCA • Gallatin, TN

33d

About The Position

Packaging Corporation of America is hiring a Machine Operator Helper to support a manufacturing operation as part of a production team. The role contributes to increasing productivity while reducing downtime and waste, and includes assisting with jobs throughout the plant floor and taking an active role in plant and facilities-related work. The position is scheduled for first shift, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; candidates must also be willing to work first and third shifts and work overtime and weekends as needed.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.
• Be committed to 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 United States.
• Work closely with other production personnel on a day-to-day basis.
• Share ideas with others to solve important problems.
• Have excellent communication skills, including strong verbal communication skills.
• Thrive in a cross-functional team environment.
• Work with a sense of urgency to reduce machine downtime.
• Be able 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 volumes of work may vary.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to support manufacturing operations, increase productivity, and decrease downtime and waste.
• Take an active role in plant and facilities-related work.
• Assist with all jobs on the plant floor.
• Follow company safety rules and lock-out tag-out procedures.
• Maintain the shop and shop equipment according to 5S standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Stack parts weighing up to 30 pounds for periods of up to 12 hours when required.

Benefits

• Annual bonus based on achievement of plant performance metrics.
• One week of paid vacation per calendar year; initial-year vacation is prorated based on the hire date.
• Paid holidays.
• Eligibility to enroll in medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and dependents within the first 30 days of employment.
• Life, AD&D, and disability coverage, with automatic enrollment.
• Automatic enrollment in the 401(k) plan, with pre-tax and Roth contribution options and employer matching contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED