Production Associate

Packaging Corporation of America • Middletown, OH

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Maintain shop and shop equipment per 5s standards. Follow all company safety rules and lock-out tag-out procedures. Work as part of a team in support of a manufacturing operation with a goal of increasing productivity and decreasing downtime and waste. Assume active role in overall plant and facility related work. Position requires assisting all jobs on the plant floor. Perform housekeeping functions as required. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: High School Graduate or GED. Be passionate about maintaining a safe work environment. Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed. Must be willing to work all three shifts as needed. Must have a good attendance record. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Must have a basic understanding to follow instructions in English Demonstrated longevity of at least eight months in previous employment Preferred qualifications: Experience in a packaging or manufacturing environment. Demonstrated longevity of at least eight months in previous employment. Preference given to candidates with previous experience. What You Bring: Safety Mindset: Consistent usage of required PPE and safety procedures for tasks being performed. Team Mentality: Time Management: Reliable, on-time attendance record; Ability to efficiently reach productivity goals. Adaptability: Work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures; Ability to work overtime when required; Eagerness to learn processes and procedures in multiple areas. Collaborative: Promote a culture of teamwork where we help each other to learn and meet shared goals. Thoroughness: The ability to properly perform quality checks; Focus on accuracy to provide our customers with the best possible experience; ability to follow verbal and written instructions; perform a variety of clerical functions as needed and understand basic math; ability to read/write and interpret documents in English. Experience: Demonstrated longevity of at least eight months in previous employment. Preference given to candidates with previous experience. Agility: Must be able to repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds individually, walk, sit, stand, squat, and bend over repetitively and consistently, throughout your shift with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or GED
• Be passionate about maintaining a safe work environment
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed
• Must be willing to work all three shifts as needed
• Must have a good attendance record
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must have a basic understanding to follow instructions in English
• Demonstrated longevity of at least eight months in previous employment
• Consistent usage of required PPE and safety procedures for tasks being performed
• Reliable, on-time attendance record
• Ability to efficiently reach productivity goals
• Work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures
• Ability to work overtime when required
• Eagerness to learn processes and procedures in multiple areas
• The ability to properly perform quality checks
• Focus on accuracy to provide our customers with the best possible experience
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Perform a variety of clerical functions as needed and understand basic math
• Ability to read/write and interpret documents in English
• Must be able to repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds individually, walk, sit, stand, squat, and bend over repetitively and consistently, throughout your shift with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must be willing to work closely on a day-to-day basis with other production personnel
• Ability to share ideas with others to solve problems of essential importance
• Excellent communication skills
• Thrive in a cross-functional team environment
• Work with a sense of urgency to reduce downtime of machines
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a packaging or manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated longevity of at least eight months in previous employment
• Preference given to candidates with previous experience

Responsibilities

• Maintain shop and shop equipment per 5s standards
• Follow all company safety rules and lock-out tag-out procedures
• Work as part of a team in support of a manufacturing operation with a goal of increasing productivity and decreasing downtime and waste
• Assume active role in overall plant and facility related work
• Position requires assisting all jobs on the plant floor
• Perform housekeeping functions as required

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and vision benefits (starting at the first of the month)
• 401k plan
• 11 paid Holidays
• Paid vacation
• A safety focused workplace
• Numerous avenues for personal growth through training and upward movement within PCA
• Safety shoes and safety glasses stipends

What This Job Offers

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