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Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Are you a hands-on problem solver looking for a stable and rewarding career in manufacturing? Packaging Corporation of America (PCA), a Fortune 500 leader, is seeking dedicated Production Technicians to join our team. This role is central to our operations, where you’ll set up, operate, and maintain machinery to produce high-quality corrugated packaging that serves customers across the nation. If you have a strong mechanical aptitude and take pride in precision and safety, we offer you the training, benefits, and growth potential of an industry leader.
About Packaging Corporation of America (PCA)
As a premier ideas and solutions company, PCA is committed to serving our customers with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility. With over 15,000 team members across more than 100 U.S. locations, our mission is rooted in our core principles: People, Customers, and Trust. We foster a culture of operational excellence and safety, providing a stable environment where team members can build long-term careers and contribute to our shared success.
Your Role on the Production Floor
As a Production Technician, you will be a vital part of our plant’s daily success. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Setting up, operating, and monitoring production machinery to manufacture products that meet precise customer specifications.
- Performing routine quality checks, troubleshooting mechanical issues, and conducting minor repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment.
- Actively participating in overall plant facilities work, assisting with various jobs on the floor to support team goals.
- Strictly following all company safety protocols, including lockout tag-out procedures, to ensure a secure work environment for everyone.
- Maintaining detailed and accurate production records, work-in-process logs, and inputting maintenance work orders into our digital system (BPMS).
- Cross-training on different machines and positions to increase your versatility and contribute to plant flexibility.
- Adhering to and supporting our food packaging safety program (FSSC), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and 5S standards for organization and housekeeping.
- Collaborating with your team, which may include training assistant operators and switching duties as needed to meet production schedules.
What We Require for This Role
To join our team, you will need:
- A High School Diploma or GED.
- A strong mechanical aptitude and proven problem-solving skills.
- The ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug test.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
- Physical capability to perform the job, including the ability to sit, stoop, bend, and lift up to 30 lbs. for extended periods.
- Flexibility to work any assigned shift, including overtime and weekends as required by production needs.
- Comfort working in a dynamic manufacturing setting with seasonal temperature variations, operating machinery, and industrial vehicle traffic.
- Basic computer literacy and comfort with touch-screen interfaces for machine operation and data entry.
How We Support and Reward You
PCA invests in our team members with a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed for your security and growth.
- Earn a starting wage of $25.93 per hour.
- Receive an annual bonus based on the achievement of plant performance metrics.
- You and your dependents are eligible to enroll in medical, dental, and vision coverage within your first 30 days. You are automatically enrolled in life, AD and D, and disability coverages upon hire.
- Automatic enrollment in our 401(k) retirement plan on your first day, featuring both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer matching contributions.
- Enjoy paid holidays as part of your schedule.
- Build a long-term career with a stable industry leader that provides extensive training and clear advancement pathways.
Take the Next Step in Your Career
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If you are ready to bring your skills to a company that values People, Customers, and Trust, we encourage you to apply.
All qualified applicants must apply online at careers.packagingcorp.com to be formally considered for this position.
PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and provide an environment free from discrimination. We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our team.
