Packaging Corporation of America
Packaging Corporation of America

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The International Falls facility is a White Paper Mill owned by Packaging Corporation of America ... Perform precision alignment of motors, machinery, and equipment. Responsible for the installation ...

General Labor

Gas City, IN · On-site

$13.50 - $17/hr

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company ... Work with a sense of urgency to reduce downtime of machines. Strong verbal communication skills.

PCA Opportunities As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and ... Work with a sense of urgency to reduce downtime of machines. Ability to work in a fast paced ...

Machine Technician

Folkston, GA · On-site

$19 - $24.50/hr

... AJM Packaging Corporation, one of America's leading manufacturers of paper products, including ... We're still family owned and operated, still manufacturing our products in the good old USA and ...

Slitter Operator

Rochester, NY · On-site

$17.50 - $21/hr

At American Packaging Corporation (APC), you'll find the packaging career you've been looking for ... Measures material dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation. * Performs minor machine ...

Slitter Operator

Churchville, NY · On-site

$17.25 - $20.75/hr

At American Packaging Corporation (APC), you'll find the packaging career you've been looking for ... Measures material dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation. * Performs minor machine ...

Grab this opportunity to work with one of our client for a Packaging Machine Operator position with pay range started from $22/HR where you will get the room to grow and make your perfect career The ...

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Burlington, WI · On-site

$27.67 - $34.09/hr

Maintenance Technician 2nd & 3rd Shift Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) Burlington, WI ... industrial machinery * Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn multicraft skills

Maintenance Technician 2nd & 3rd Shift Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) Milwaukee,WI ... industrial machinery * Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn multicraft skills

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN -2ND SHIFT

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$24.25 - $31.25/hr

Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift Packaging Corporation of America Minneapolis, Minnesota ... machinery. A Technical Degree in the Mechanical or Electrical Trades is a plus. The production ...

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Packaging Corporation of America Jobs Information

Do workers at Packaging Corporation Of America get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
93% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

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

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
60% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 75 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 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.
45% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 56 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 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 73 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 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 77 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 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.
  • 96% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 2% 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 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do workers at Packaging Corporation Of America worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
89% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 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.
61% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 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.
86% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 71 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 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.
72% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 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.
10% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

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

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
78% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 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.
36% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 56 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 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 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

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

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
39% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 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 71 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do people at Packaging Corporation Of America enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
74% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

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

Only some people recommend working with their team.
41% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 78 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

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

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
36% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 72 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 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, 42% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 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.
83% 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 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 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.
36% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
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American Packaging Corporation rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

15th of 110 rated packaging manufacturers


Job description

Description

At American Packaging Corporation (APC), you'll find the packaging career you've been looking for. With competitive salaries, excellent benefits, 401(k) plans and tuition reimbursement programs, we nurture our employees while advancing and promoting diversity and inclusion. As the leading flexible packaging converter in North America for over a century, APC's longstanding success is fueled from the inside out. We're constantly seeking to improve our internal operations and were named a "Best of the Best" in the Best workplaces in the America's awards for 12 years in a row. It's how and why we engage the best and brightest talent to continue propelling our shared success into the future.


LOCATION: Story City, IA


SHIFT: 12 hr Nights, 7p-7a


SUMMARY: Assist in daily operations of the Finishing Department.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

  • Participates in training, embrace concepts of and actively practice the STOP Safety Program fundamentals to aid American Packaging Corporation's efforts to achieve a zero-accident rate.
  • Retrieves all necessary set up information/specifications/guidelines and follows instructions on the job jacket.
  • Safely, efficiently and effectively assists with the assigned production machinery equipment monitoring quality, production and waste adhering to all customer specifications.
  • Ensures immediate work area and work areas for which Machine Operator has responsibility are free of clutter and debris. Perform all cleaning/sanitation responsibilities, safely using all required cleaning solutions and protective equipment.
  • Monitors all quality requirements as outlined by company procedure and specification. Completes necessary sheets for quality checks.
  • Actively participates in safety programs and completes required safety observations. Understands and follows plant safety rules.
  • Attends and participates in all scheduled meetings (Continuous Quality Improvement, safety, special projects, departmental, etc.).
  • Able to work all scheduled shifts and required overtime hours.
  • Trains new employees as necessary.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Previous manufacturing experience preferred.


LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.


MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.


REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms. This position may require manual lifting not to exceed 50 lbs - reference your department-specific JHA (job hazard analysis) for departmental lifting restrictions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.


WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.


American Packaging Corporation is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. American Packaging Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. EOE/AA Disability/Veteran.

If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at:

talentacquisition@americanpackaging.com.


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