Miscellaneous Labor - Fairfield

PCA • Fairfield, OH

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About The Position

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is hiring a Miscellaneous Laborer to support its manufacturing operation in Fairfield. The position works as part of a team to help increase productivity and reduce downtime and waste. The employee will assist with jobs throughout the plant, perform plant and facilities-related work, follow safety and lock-out/tag-out procedures, and maintain the shop and equipment according to 5S standards. Other duties may be assigned. The role may require stacking parts weighing up to 30 pounds for periods of up to 12 hours.

PCA describes its culture as one based on respect, ethical and fair practices, and high standards. The company is a Fortune 500 business with approximately 15,000 team members across more than 100 U.S. locations, producing corrugated packaging and white paper products. Its stated mission is to serve customers with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.
• Passionate about maintaining a safe work environment.
• Able to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Willing to work closely with other production personnel on a day-to-day basis.
• Able to share ideas with others to solve important problems.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to thrive in a cross-functional team environment.
• Work with a sense of urgency to reduce machine downtime.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team in support of manufacturing operations, with the goal of increasing productivity and decreasing downtime and waste.
• Take an active role in plant and facilities-related work and assist with 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 if required.

Benefits

• Annual bonus based on achievement of plant performance metrics.
• Two weeks of paid vacation per calendar year, prorated during the initial year based on the hire date.
• Paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage available for enrollment for employees and dependents within the first 30 days of employment.
• Life, AD&D, and disability coverage, with automatic enrollment.
• 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