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HELPER 1ST SHIFT

Packing Corp of America

Santa Fe Springs, CAFull-time$20.57/hrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$20.57/hr
Location
Santa Fe Springs, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Job overview

Packing Corp of America is hiring a HELPER 1ST SHIFT. Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a Fortune 500 company specializing in corrugated packaging and white paper products. This role involves working as part of a manufacturing team to increase productivity and decrease downtime and waste. The position requires assisting with all jobs on the plant floor and maintaining a safe work environment.

Key focus areas include Work as part of a team in support of a manufacturing operation, Assume active role in overall plant and facilities-related work, and Assist all jobs on the plant floor.

Successful candidates bring High School Graduate Or GED, Work Overtime And Weekends As Needed, and Work The First Shift. Important skills include Maintaining A Safe Work Environment, Work Closely With Production Personnel, Share Ideas To Solve Problems, and Work With Urgency To Reduce Downtime. Preferred (not required): Excellent Communication Skills, Thrive In A Cross-Functional Team Environment, Strong Verbal Communication Skills, and Work In A Fast-Paced Environment.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Maintaining a Safe Work EnvironmentWork Closely With Production PersonnelShare Ideas to Solve ProblemsExcellent Communication SkillsThrive in a Cross-Functional Team EnvironmentWork With Urgency to Reduce DowntimeStrong Verbal Communication SkillsWork in a Fast-Paced EnvironmentHandle Multiple Requests SimultaneouslyGood Housekeeping Acumen

Qualifications

High School Graduate or GEDWork Overtime and Weekends as NeededWork the First ShiftGood Attendance RecordAuthorized to Work in the U.S.Packaging or Other Manufacturing Environment ExperienceUnderstanding That Temperatures and Volumes of Work May Vary

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

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

Principle Accountabilities:

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. Other duties as assigned.

Maintain shop and shop equipment per 5S Standards. Good Housekeeping acumen

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 shift. (3am start daily)

Must have a good attendance record.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Work overtime as needed

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.

Facility works a 10hr/ 4-day work week

Hourly Pay Range Start: $20.57 per hour

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

  • Starting salary for position: $20.57 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

Education Level High School

Travel Required No

Hiring Rate 20.57 USD

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