Marshalltown Machine Operator (2nd & 3rd shift)

PCA • Marshalltown, IA

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About The Position

Packaging Corporation of America is hiring a Machine Operator in Marshalltown for second or third shift. The role performs manufacturing tasks using production equipment to maintain steady workflow, ensure product quality, and support machine setups and changeovers. The operator conducts quality checks, troubleshoots machine issues, completes required reports, and performs other duties as assigned.

The listed shifts are 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Employees must be willing to work any shift, including overtime and weekends as needed. Starting pay is $18.30 per hour during the probationary period, with wage increases following successful completion of probation. An annual bonus is based on plant performance metrics.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong safety background and good attendance record.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to work any shift, including overtime and weekends.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Good communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience operating corrugated printing equipment.
• Experience in packaging or another manufacturing environment, including understanding that temperatures and work volumes may vary.

Responsibilities

• Perform manufacturing tasks using production equipment to ensure a steady workflow.
• Ensure high-quality product is coming off the machine.
• Conduct quality checks to confirm boxes meet required dimensions and have no material defects.
• Lead the machine crew during setups and changeovers.
• Troubleshoot and problem-solve machine issues.
• Complete necessary reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Annual bonus based on achievement of plant performance metrics.
• Paid vacation: one week per calendar year, prorated during the initial year based on hire date.
• Paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage enrollment eligibility for employees 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 upon hire, 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