General Laborer- Wallula

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

Individuals hired as a General Labor Associates for our box plant in Wallula will be hired and trained to work in either the corrugator and/or converting department.    The successful candidates will join our highly-ranked team and learn about our business, culture and expectations.  The hourly rates vary based on department and position ranging from $27.37 to $32.94.
 

 PCA offers competitive benefits package, included but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, vision
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• 401k
• Gainshare program
• Paid vacation based on years of service
• Paid sick time based on hours worked
• Eleven paid holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Stipends for both safety shoes and glasses 
• Stipends for gym memberships

EXPLANATION

• Employees (and their dependents) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance coverage, subject to applicable waiting periods.
• Employees are:
•  Automatically enrolled in PCA's 401k retirement plan at the time of hire
• Eligible for 11 paid holidays after completing 30 days worked
• Eligible for 40 hours vacation after completing probationary period
• Reimbursed up to $150 for safety shoes after completing their introductory period
• Eligible for up to $35 per month for monthly fitness membership
• Annual gainshare up to 10% of earnings 

If you want to be part of an exceptional team who works in Golden Rule environment and provides a competitive pay and benefits package, please apply at www.careers.packagingcorp.com

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain a safety mindset.
• Sets up converting and/or corrugator accurately in accordance with proper setup techniques.
• Inspects all material before and after run to ensure that any necessary repairs are made before the next run.  
• Monitors box quality, including, but not limited to, loose liner, warp, correct size, and print.
• Check rolls for damage.
• Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed.
• Assist others within the crew with job duties on the machine.
• Complete necessary data entry and reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Submit maintenance work orders through BPMS for needed repairs.
• Complete annual food packaging safety training.
• Report any discovered food packaging safety risks or concerns.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.   

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma/GED.
• Demonstrated consistent, one-year stable work history.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to work rotating shifts (Typically 8-hour shifts rotating 2 weeks days, 1 week swing, 2 weeks grave, 1 week swing).
• Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice, both during the week and weekends.
• Ability to work in manufacturing environment, with varying temperatures.
• Ability to cross train and advance machine operation skills and troubleshooting.
• Ability to recognize sounds of moving equipment and machinery for safety purposes and identifying machine issues.
• Work with constant noise at a level requiring the use of hearing protection.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read a tape measure, factory orders, print instructions and audit product.
• Ability to perform simple math calculations and enter data in to the computer.
• Ability to verify proper ink usage.
• Ability to occasionally lift/carry up to 50 pounds; as well as being willing and able to stand/walk constantly. 
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Continuous education and/or trade school.
• Previous leadership responsibilities.
• Two years forklift experience.
• Good computer skills.  
• Demonstrated ability to be solutions oriented and proactive.
• Previous corrugated experience.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and work as a cohesive team member.  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.
• Ability to work within a team and effectively communicate with members.
• Mechanical aptitude, ability to read a tape measure and have a strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to maneuver through computer programs to access information and enter accurate information.
• Self-starter, ability to troubleshoot machinery and solutions oriented.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Hourly Pay Rate: $27.37 to $32.94
• Bonus: Annual – Based upon achievement of plant performance metrics. 
• Paid Vacation: 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 : $27 - $33