Production Associate

Packaging Corporation of America • Nampa, ID

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About The Position

The Production Associate works as part of a team supporting a manufacturing operation, with the goal of increasing productivity and reducing downtime and waste. The role supports plant and facility work and may assist with all jobs on the plant floor. The associate follows company safety rules, lock-out/tag-out procedures, and housekeeping practices; ensures products coming off the machine meet quality expectations; and maintains the shop and shop equipment according to 5S standards. Other duties may be assigned. The role may require stacking parts weighing up to 50 pounds for periods of up to 12 hours. It involves prolonged standing and tasks requiring lifting, bending, and stooping. Candidates must be willing to work every shift, overtime, and weekends as needed, including on short notice. Temperatures and work volumes may vary.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Passion for maintaining a safe work environment.
• Willingness to work every shift, overtime, and weekends as needed and on short notice.
• Good attendance record and strong work history.
• Ability to communicate well and work closely with other production personnel.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, such as schedules and orders.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods and perform tasks involving lifting, bending, and stooping.
• Ability to stack parts weighing up to 50 pounds for periods of up to 12 hours, as required.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to thrive in a cross-functional team environment.
• Sense of urgency in reducing machine downtime.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.
• Willingness to work in variable temperatures and volumes of work.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Experience in a packaging or other manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team in support of manufacturing operations to increase productivity and decrease 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, lock-out/tag-out procedures, and housekeeping practices.
• Ensure high-quality products are coming off the machine.
• Maintain the shop and shop equipment according to 5S standards.
• Stack parts weighing up to 50 pounds for periods of up to 12 hours, as required.
• Work closely with production personnel and help reduce machine downtime.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Overtime pay for hours worked over 8 hours a day and over 40 hours a week.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Gainshare program.
• Stipends for safety shoes, safety glasses, and cold-weather gear.

What This Job Offers

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