Special Hiring Event - Production Operator

PCA•International Falls, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility. People • Customers • Trust We are seeking applicants for a Production Operator at our International Falls, MN Paper Mill. The International Falls facility is a White Paper Mill owned by Packaging Corporation of America.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
Must have previous work experience.
Must have a current and valid Driver's License.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Successful candidate must be willing to work swing and graveyard shifts, along with required overtime as needed.
Must have a strong safety background and a good attendance record.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential.
Must be able to push, pull, bend, and twist repetitively.
Have an understanding that both temperatures and work volume may vary.

Nice To Haves

Previous plant manufacturing experience is a plus.
Ability to be able to work well under pressure and within time constraints, multi-task, and build sound relationships with both internal and external customers.
Ability to exhibit excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and computer skills.
Capable of independently making sound decisions through creative problem-solving, ambiguity, and change.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.
Ability to read and understand technical correspondence, memos, instructions, and reports.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of manufacturing tasks using production equipment to ensure steady workflow.
Ability to perform minor equipment adjustments and ensure quality checks are performed before, during, and upon completion.
May stack boxes, clean areas of the facility, or perform other general helper duties.
Move and lift heavy objects.
Maintain production and work records.
Examine products in order to verify conformance to specifications.
Clean rooms and/or work areas as needed.
Sort manufacturing materials and products.
Load and unload materials into machinery.
Load, unload, and stack products, materials, and containers.
Measure, weigh, or count products and materials.
Operate hoist, winch, and hydraulic boom.
Perform safety & equipment inspections in the manufacturing and industrial settings of the plant.
Use both hand and power tools as needed.
Correctly mark products and containers for identification purposes.