Production Laborers

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

The Production Laborer position is a full-time position that will work 12-hour shifts (a rotating day and night shift). There is a possibility of working an 8-hour swing. The Tomahawk Mill is a 24-hour operation; candidates must be able to work any assigned rotating shifts and be available on short notice of overtime.

Basic Qualifications:

Position requires minimum age 18

High School Diploma or G.E.D

Work any assigned rotating shifts including weekends, holidays and overtime

At least two years of full or part-time work in the last four years

Ability to read, write and speak in English

Must possess a valid driver's license

Satisfactory completion of background check and drug screen

Preferred Qualifications:

Pulp & Paper industry experience preferred.

At least 2-5 years of experience in manufacturing, warehouse, equipment or process operations and equivalent skills in an industrial manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate must possess the following Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Ability to be able to work well under pressure and within time constraints, multi-task, and build sound relationships with both internal and external customers

Ability to exhibit excellent communication, analytical, organizational and computer skills

Capable of independently making sound decisions through creative problem-solving, ambiguity and change

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

Ability to read and understand technical correspondence, memos, instructions, and reports

Tests and Board Interview:

Those selected to go through the PCA hiring process will be asked to take a series of computer tests and take part in a structured board interview.

The tests are all timed and involve:

Basic mechanical principles

Basic arithmetic skills

The ability to visualize three-dimensional figures

The ability to compare numbers or patterns quickly and accurately

Basic verbal ability

The interview will be conducted by a four-person board and involves a review of each candidate’s:

Work history

Achievements and accomplishments

Knowledge and skill acquisition

Interpersonal skills and helpfulness

Task-related likes and dislikes

Physical demands experienced on previous jobs

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Starting wage for position: $30.72 per hour. Wage increases between $34.12-$38.42 per hour once trained on bottom job in dept.

• Paid Vacation: Based on the USW contractual agreement.

• Paid Holidays: Once you are a part of the union and based on the USW contractual agreement.

• An employee is eligible for benefits - medical, dental, and vision - the first of the month following their date of hire. New hires 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 30.72 USD