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Die Cutter Operator

Packaging Corporation of America
Fairfield, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 12/6/2025 CLOSED ON 4/3/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Die Cutter Operator position at Packaging Corporation of America?

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

Responsibilities

Work as part of a team in support of a manufacturing operation with a goal of increasing productivity, decreasing downtime, and limiting waste.

Assume active role in all plant and facilities related work.

Assist all jobs on the plant floor.

Follow all company safety rules and lock-out tag-out procedures.

Maintain shop and shop equipment per 5S Standards.

Conduct quality checks to ensure boxes have required dimensions and zero material defects.

Responsible for leading machine crew with set-up and change overs.

Problem solving skills required to resolve problems with the machine.

May be required to stack parts up to 30 lbs. for a period of up to 12 hours.

Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

High School Graduate or equivalent.

Passionate about maintaining a safe work environment.

Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Demonstrated longevity of at least eight months in previous employment

Must be able to work 3rd shift: Sunday-Thursday 11:00pm-7:00am

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a packaging or other manufacturing environment.

Demonstrated longevity of at least eight months in previous employment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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.

Work with a sense of urgency to reduce downtime of machines.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work in a fast paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.

All qualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

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