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Fabrication Operator

Packaging Corporation of America
Auburn, WA Temporary
POSTED ON 4/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2026
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.

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Starting pay is $21.36/hr with an increase to $23.73/hr after successful training plus $0.35 shift differential

Paid weekly plus annual bonus

Available Shift

Night Shift 6:40pm to 5:10am

Responsibilities

Set up of Production Equipment including blades.

Data entry in the computer to move product through the system.

Ensure a high-quality product is coming off the machine by conducting quality checks to ensure required slit positions, depth, dimensions, labeling, and packaging.

Train and direct temporary employees when needed.

Work to continuously improve set up time, speed, and waste.

Follow all safety rules and policies, make suggestions to improve safety and look out for fellow employees' safety.

Assist other departments as needed.

Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

High school diploma or GED.

Some industrial experience.

Works well in a team environment.

Available to work either day or night shift.

Must be able to work overtime as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience operating corrugated printing equipment.

Experience in a packaging or other manufacturing environment, with an understanding that temperatures and volumes

Compensation And Benefits

  • Starting salary for position: $21.36 per hour with an increase after successful training.
  • Bonus: Annual – Based upon achievement of plant performance metrics.
  • 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 : $21 - $24

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