Packaging Corporation of America · 2 weeks ago
3rd Shift Die Cut Assistant
New Oxford, PA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$24.69/hr - $24.69/hrPackaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a Fortune 500 company focused on providing innovative packaging solutions. The 3rd Shift Die Cut Assistant role involves supporting manufacturing operations, ensuring productivity, and maintaining safety standards while operating machinery and performing quality checks.
Business DevelopmentManufacturingPackaging Services
Responsibilities
Work as part of a team in support of a manufacturing operation with a goal of increasing productivity, decreasing downtime and waste
Assume active role in overall plant facilities-related work
Position requires assisting all jobs on the plant floor
Follow all company safety rules and lockout tag-out procedures
Maintain shop and equipment per 5S standards
May be required to lift up to 30 lbs. for a period of up to 12 hours
Set-up and operate machine to produce product according to customer specifications
Troubleshoot, perform minor repair, and preventative maintenance procedures on machine
Trains Helper, as required
Perform quality checks as required and take appropriate action when needed
Perform other job-related duties as assigned or delegated
Comfortable with computers and touch screens
Cross-train on other machines and jobs
Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, and Quality Data
Input maintenance work orders into BPMS software. Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment
Switch duties with Assistant Operator or Helper if necessary
Comply with the facility’s food packaging safety program processes and procedures
Complete annual food packaging safety training
Report any discovered food packaging safety risks/concerns to the food packaging safety management representative or direct supervisor
Comply with all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to: Safety, GMP, FSSC, ISO, and maintaining good housekeeping
Adhere to production schedule and make recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, and service goals. Report any unusual scheduling issues to supervisor
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
Be passionate about maintaining a safe work environment
Strong mechanical aptitude and possess problem-solving skills
Able to pass pre-employment background check and drug test
Must be able to sit, stoop, and bend
Ability to work any shift, including overtime and weekends as needed
Must be authorized to work in the U.S
Ability to work in manufacturing environment, with varying temperatures based on season, around machinery, and heavy forklift traffic
Must be willing to work closely on a day-to-day basis with other production personnel
Excellent communication skills
Work with a sense of urgency to reduce downtime of machines
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously
Preferred
Experience in a packaging or other manufacturing environment
Benefits
Bonus: Annual – Based upon achievement of plant performance metrics.
Paid Vacation: Two weeks per calendar year. Each year on the employee date of hire, they will receive their new vacation allotment.
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.
Company
Packaging Corporation of America
Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is the fourth largest producer of containerboard and corrugated packaging products in the United It is a sub-organization of vapepackagingboxes.
Founded in 1959
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2000-01-28IPO
Leadership Team
Criscella Martinez
Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner
Sheryl Griffin
Executive Assistant to CEO & Corporate HR
Recent News
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