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General Laborer - 2nd Shift

Packing Corp of America

Vincennes, INJob$21.25–24.73/hrTracked 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$21.25–24.73/hr
Location
Vincennes, IN
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Packing Corp of America is hiring a General Laborer - 2nd Shift. Packaging Corporation of America seeks a General Laborer for second shift at its Vincennes, IN facility, offering on‑the‑job training, a starting wage of $21.25 per hour with shift differentials, and opportunities for overtime, weekend work, and annual bonuses based on production goals.

Key focus areas include Work as part of a team to increase productivity and reduce downtime and waste, Assist all jobs on the plant floor and support overall plant and facilities work, and Follow safety rules and lock‑out tag‑out procedures.

Important skills include Self-Motivation, Drive, Collaboration, Maintaining A Safe Work Environment, Work Closely With Other Production Personnel, and Share Ideas To Solve Problems. Preferred (not required): Excellent Communication Skills, Thrive In A Cross-Functional Team Environment, Work With A Sense Of Urgency, and Strong Verbal Communication Skills.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Self-MotivationDriveCollaborationMaintaining a Safe Work EnvironmentWork Closely With Other Production PersonnelShare Ideas to Solve ProblemsExcellent Communication SkillsThrive in a Cross-Functional Team EnvironmentWork With a Sense of UrgencyStrong Verbal Communication SkillsWork in a Fast-Paced EnvironmentHandle Multiple Requests SimultaneouslyFollow Company Safety RulesLock-Out Tag-Out ProceduresMaintain Shop and Shop Equipment Per 5S StandardsUnderstanding That Temperatures and Volumes of Work May Vary

Qualifications

High School Graduate or GEDWork Overtime and Weekends as NeededWilling to Work First and Second ShiftGood Attendance RecordAuthorized to Work in the U.S.Experience in a Packaging or Other Manufacturing Environment

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full 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

ALL POSITIONS AVAILABLE ARE FOR SECOND SHIFT. TRAINING MAY TAKE PLACE ON FIRST SHIFT DEPENDENT UPON WHERE YOU ARE PLACED, BUT ONCE TRAINED YOU WILL BE MOVED TO SECOND SHIFT TO FILL OPEN POSITIONS.

Shift start time ranges on customer demand.

Second shift times are as follows -

8hr shift: 2pm-10pm

9hr shift: 3pm-12am

10hr shift: 4pm-2am

Starting wage - $21.25 an hour/ $.55 shift differential. This is base pay. Dependent on the job you qualify/are placed on pay goes all the way up to $24.73/hr.

We are not an assembly line plant. On the job training provided.

Yearly bonuses available dependent upon meeting or exceeding production goals.

We expect self-motivation, drive and teamwork.

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: 21.25 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 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.

Job Details

Pay Type Hourly

Hiring Rate 21.25 USD

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