What are the responsibilities and job description for the Factory Operator position at Packaging Corporation of America?
About PCA's Facilities
Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) operates several facilities across the United States, including our International Falls, MN Paper Mill.
Job Description
We are seeking a Factory Operator to join our team at our International Falls, MN Paper Mill. As a Factory Operator, you will play a critical role in ensuring the efficient production of high-quality products while maintaining a safe working environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform a variety of manufacturing tasks using production equipment to ensure steady workflow.
- Ability to perform minor equipment adjustments and ensure quality checks are performed before, during, and upon completion.
- May stack boxes, clean areas of the facility, or perform other general helper duties.
- Move and lift heavy objects.
- Maintain production and work records.
- Examine products in order to verify conformance to specifications.
- Clean rooms and/or work areas as needed.
- Sort manufacturing materials and products.
- Load and unload materials into machinery.
- Load, unload, and stack products, materials, and containers.
- Measure, weigh, or count products and materials.
- Operate hoist, winch, and hydraulic boom.
- Perform safety & equipment inspections in the manufacturing and industrial settings of the plant.
- Use both hand and power tools as needed.
- Correctly mark products and containers for identification purposes.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need to have:
- A High School Graduate or GED.
- 2 out of last 4 years must have worked full or part-time.
- Successful candidate must be willing to work swing and graveyard shifts, along with required overtime as needed.
- Must have a strong safety background and a good attendance record.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential.
- Must be able to push, pull, bend, and twist repetitively.
- Have an understanding that both temperatures and work volume may vary.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Benefits
Packaging Corporation of America offers a competitive comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as a 401(k) plan and paid time off.
