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Do workers at Packaging Corporation Of America get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
94% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Does Packaging Corporation Of America pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
55% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

At Packaging Corporation Of America, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
50% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Is the health insurance from Packaging Corporation Of America affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
93% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Packaging Corporation Of America?

Most people get paid time off work.
78% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 72 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 94% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 4% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 2% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do workers at Packaging Corporation Of America worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
94% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do Packaging Corporation Of America workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
58% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

How easy is it for Packaging Corporation Of America workers to change shifts?

Most people find it hard to change shifts.
67% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Packaging Corporation Of America?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
85% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do Packaging Corporation Of America managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
69% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do jobs at Packaging Corporation Of America spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
9% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Packaging Corporation Of America?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
79% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Is working at Packaging Corporation Of America good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
38% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at Packaging Corporation Of America feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
80% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Packaging Corporation Of America get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
41% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Packaging Corporation Of America?

Some people feel stressed out here.
63% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Packaging Corporation Of America enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
71% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 59 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Packaging Corporation Of America recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
39% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 72 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Packaging Corporation Of America?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
40% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Packaging Corporation Of America?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 41% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people think Packaging Corporation Of America’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
87% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Packaging Corporation Of America is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
35% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
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GENERAL LABORER

Packaging Corporation of America

New Oxford, PA

$25.80 - $27.02/hr

Full-time, Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago

Packaging Corporation Of America rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 150 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

39th of 119 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


WE ARE CURRENTLY ACCEPTING RESUMES FOR GENERAL LABOR ON 2ND AND 3RD SHIFTS IN OUR NEW CONTAINER FACILITY

PAY RATE: $25.80 - $27.02 PER HOUR
FULL BENEFIT PACKAGE 
10 DAYS VACATION AFTER 90 DAYS
401K WITH COMPANY MATCH 
11 PAID HOLIDAYS

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 and facilities-related work. Position requires assisting all jobs on the plant floor.

Follow all company safety rules and lock-out tag-out procedures.

Maintain shop and shop equipment per 5S Standards.

Other duties as assigned.

May be required to stack parts up to 30 lbs. for a period of up to 12 hours.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

High School Graduate or GED.

Be passionate about maintaining a safe work environment.

Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Must be willing to work the first and second shift.

Must have a good attendance record.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

Experience in a packaging or other manufacturing environment is preferred.

Possess an understanding that temperatures and volumes of work may vary.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Must be willing to work closely on a day-to-day basis with other production personnel.

Ability to share ideas with others to solve problems of essential importance.

Excellent communication skills.

Thrive in a cross-functional team environment.

Work with a sense of urgency to reduce downtime of machines.

Strong verbal communication skills.

Ability to work in a fast paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously. 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

  • Starting salary for position: 25.80 per hour. 
  • Bonus: Annual – Based upon achievement of plant performance metrics. 
  • Paid Vacation: 2 weeks per anniversary 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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