• Machine Helper

    Packing Corp of America (Bedford Park, IL)


    Machine Helper

     

    5555 W 73rd St, Bedford Park, IL 60638, USA

     

    Req #21835

     

    Thursday, April 10, 2025

     

    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

     

    This job posting is for a Rotary Die Cutter Helper position at our Chicago Sheet plant located at 5555 W 73rd St. Bedford Park, IL 60638.

     

    Position is for 3rd Shift (11:00PM - 7:00AM)

     

    Pay from $21.23/hr based on skills and experience plus shift differential

     

    Excellent Benefits Package including Health, Dental, Vision, and 401K Plan.

     

    1.5 pay over 8 hours, over 40 hours and weekends.

    1.5 pay on holidays, plus additional overtime over 8 hours on holidays.

     

    Stipend for safety shoes

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Work as part of a team in support of a manufacturing operation with a goal of increasing productivity; decreasing downtime and waste.

     

    Receive and follow directions from the Operator and/or Supervisor.

     

    Assist machine operator to set up pre-feeder, printing downs, die cut section, and ink adjustments accurately in accordance with proper set up techniques.

     

    Help to ensure that quality checks are performed before, during and upon completion of each order.

     

    Inspect machine during run and notify Operator when acceptable parts are not being produced.

     

    Assist in cleanup of equipment.

     

    Follow all company safety rules and lock-out tag-out procedures.

     

    Maintain shop and shop equipment per 5S Standards.

     

    May be required to stack parts up to 30 lbs. for a period of up to 12 hours.

     

    Other duties as assigned.

    BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

    High school diploma/GED.

     

    Experience in a manufacturing environment.

     

    Be passionate about maintaining a safe work environment.

     

    Able to pass pre-employment background check and drug test.

     

    Must be able to sit, stoop, and bend.

     

    Ability to work any shift, including overtime and weekends as needed.

     

    Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    Experience in a packaging environment.

    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.

     

    Allqualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

     

    PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

    Other details

    + Pay Type Hourly

    + 5555 W 73rd St, Bedford Park, IL 60638, USA