• Baler Operator

    Packing Corp of America (Bedford Park, IL)


    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 Baler Operator position at our Chicago Container plant located at 5445 W 73rd St. Bedford Park, IL 60638.

     

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

     

    Pay from $27.43/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:

    Check waste carts and loads for correct waste tag information with signatures.

     

    Help keep a clean work environment for safety reasons.

     

    Communicate with the Operator on Baler and Shredder performance, while exchanging information to the incoming Operator.

     

    Document any movement and perform a checklist of baler and shredder machines prior to start up.

     

    Communicate issues or restraints to the Supervisor.

     

    Weigh and spray paint all good dunnage for identification and complete documentation needed for accurate accounting.

     

    Complete the soak and pin test to get familiar with the quality processes of the corrugator.

    BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

    High School Graduate or GED.

     

    Qualified to drive a lift truck.

     

    2-5 years’ experience in the manufacturing industry

     

    Be passionate about maintaining a safe work environment.

     

    Good attendance record.

     

    Strong mechanical aptitude and possess problem solving skills.

     

    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.

     

    All qualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

     

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

    Job Details

    Pay Type Hourly

    Hiring Rate 27.43 USD