3rd Shift Machine Operator Omaha

PCA • Omaha, NE

18d • $23 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Packaging Corporation of America is hiring a Machine Operator for its corrugated packaging operation in Omaha. The role contributes to continuous corrugator operation and daily production goals by operating corrugator equipment safely and competently while maintaining quality, productivity, material-count accuracy, and unit appearance. The position is on the third shift, from 10 PM to 6 AM.

The work is performed in a non-air-conditioned facility and involves prolonged standing, lifting, bending, and stooping. Candidates must be willing to work any shift, overtime, and weekends as needed, and must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Starting pay is $20.05 per hour plus a 5% shift differential. After successfully completing a 60-day probationary period, pay increases to $23.00–$26.00 per hour plus the shift differential. The position also offers an annual bonus based on plant performance metrics, paid vacation and holidays, medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability coverage, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability and willingness to work any shift, overtime hours, and weekends as needed.
• Ability to work in a non-air-conditioned facility.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, including schedules and orders.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods and perform tasks involving lifting, bending, and stooping.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to work within a team and communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a packaging or other manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to continuous corrugator operation and achievement of daily production goals.
• Operate the corrugator stacker, transfer cart, and automatic strapper safely and competently.
• Follow company safety rules, lock-out procedures, and good housekeeping practices.
• Maintain quality and productivity standards, including material-count accuracy and unit appearance.

Benefits

• Starting pay of $20.05 per hour plus a 5% shift differential; after successful completion of a 60-day probationary period, pay increases to $23.00–$26.00 per hour plus the differential.
• Annual bonus based on achievement of plant performance metrics.
• One week of paid vacation per calendar year, prorated during the initial year based on start date.
• Paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage available for employees and dependents after eligibility enrollment within the first 30 days of employment.
• Life, AD&D, and disability coverages, with automatic enrollment upon hire.
• Automatic enrollment in a 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