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International Paper

General Helper

Toughkenamon, PA · On-site

$19.24/hr

Ability to correctly stack pallets of boxes as per customer requirements. * Possess the knowledge ... International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans ...

International Paper

Utility/Packer

New Castle, PA · On-site

$17/hr

Counting and stacking finished product Reading factory orders The Benefits You Will Enjoy: International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including ...

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Corrugator Stacker

Denver, CO · On-site

$15.50 - $18/hr

If a problem arises, such as machine failure, product quality is not to standard, or a shortage of paper, this individual notifies the operator of the problem. May need to work with management ...

International Paper

General Box Worker

Fort Smith, AR · On-site

$24.94/hr

Counting and stacking finished product Reading factory orders The Benefits You Will Enjoy: International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including ...

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Corrugator Stacker Operator 2nd / 3rd Shift

Corrugator Stacker Operator 2nd / 3rd Shift

Packaging Corporation of America

Cincinnati, OH • On-site

$23.59/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Packaging Corporation Of America rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 145 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

36th of 109 rated packaging manufacturers

Job description

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:
Works as part of the production crew with a main focus on preparing the machine for the production run, according to the customer order
Assists with running orders when the machine is ready by watching the run continue smoothly and without problem.
May need to work with management, maintenance, and other company employees to fix the problem.
Follow all OSHA requirements and safety rules.
Read and understand run sheets.
Watch belts, lifts, and tracks for nonconforming products and/or other related problems.
Make sure all stacks are to communicated presentation standards, put ties in when needed, and insert load tag in bale.
Perform P.M. and housekeeping duty as detailed in equipment specific instruction
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Graduate or GED.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, such as schedules and orders.
Must be willing to work overtime on short notice, including weekends
Ability to work in manufacturing environment, with varying temperatures based on season, around machinery, and heavy Forklift traffic.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
One year of verifiable work history.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1 + year of experience in a packaging or other manufacturing environment.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
  • Starting salary for position: $23.59 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 dependants) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverage -- medical, dental, and vision - and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverage.
  • 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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