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Machine Operator (Flexo) - 3rd Shift

Packaging Corporation of America
Lancaster, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/11/2026
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

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for all phases of setting up and operating machinery (flexo folder gluer, rotary die cutter). The Operator is also responsible for productivity, quality, and waste.
  • Set up, operate, and monitor machines.
  • Act as the leader for the crew in training process.
  • Mount printing and cutting dies to cylinder/shaft.
  • Mix and adjust ink viscosity.
  • Perform quality checks on each order.
  • Verify material based on customer requirements, prior to running.
  • Work with team to meet daily goals.
  • Accurately record production data into computer daily.
  • Perform routing preventative maintenance and housekeeping.
  • Follow all process and procedures in place with safety rules and regulations.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

  • 2 years’ experience as a machine operator.
  • Strong knowledge in troubleshooting machinery.
  • 6 months of packaging or printing experience in Flexo Folder Gluer/Rotary Die Cutter.
  • Strong safety background, good attendance record, and excellent communication skills.
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Ability to understand, execute, and provide verbal and written instructions.
  • Strong problem solving skills.
  • Strong computer skills with the ability to accurately complete all required computer/paperwork tasks.

Compensation And Benefits

  • Starting salary for position: $26.71 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.

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