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MACHINE OPERATOR

Packaging Corporation of America and Careers
Arlington, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/10/2026
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

PANEL OPERATOR

Responsibilities:
  • Perform duties to operate panel line to laminate paper on cores in accordance with established quality standards and job specifications.
  • Work from panel line set-up procedures, work instructions, panel department housekeeping checklists, production orders, CAD drawings and verbal instructions.
  • Typical tasks include:
1. Review production order for material, job specifications and special requirements; notify lead/supervisor of any errors or improved methods of production.
2. Verify staged material in area is in accordance with the panel schedule and production order specifications.
3. Set all panel line equipment to produce defined product.
4. Perform quality checks and measurements on panels in required intervals.
5. Monitor line performance and make necessary adjustments throughout run.
6. Splice in core and paper as required.
7. Maintain an orderly workstation.
8. Sharpen trim blades as necessary.
9. Set up printing on panels as necessary.
10. Notify Team Leader of unusual material or equipment problems immediately.
11. Ensure pallets are made for upcoming orders.
12. Attend and participate in regular team meetings.
13. Assist maintenance department with machine repairs as needed.
14. Prepare for next orders.

  • Operate forklift and clamp truck
  • Use caliper, tape measure, safety cutter, hand pneumatic grinder, calculator, and other hand tools.
  • Follow safety rules and housekeeping standards.
  • Ensure quality checks are accurate and complete.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
3 years minimum experience as a honeycomb panel line operator
GED or High School Diploma
Be a minimum of 18 years old
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications:
5 years of experience as a panel line operator
Experience working in a behavior-based safety culture
Forklift/Clamp truck experience

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

  • Starting salary for position: $26.24 per hour.
  • Bonus: Annual – Based upon achievement of plant performance metrics.
  • Paid Vacation: 2 weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year.
  • Paid Holidays.
  • Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision – and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
  • Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.
  • Disclaimer: The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA’s good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

Salary : $26

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