General Labor Associate - Wallula Box PlantWallula, WA, USAReq #9378Monday, January 15, 2024As 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 * TrustIndividuals hired as a General Labor Associates for our box plant in Wallula will be hired and trained to work in either the corrugator and/or converting department. The successful candidates will join our highly-ranked team and learn about our business, culture and expectations. The hourly rates vary based on department and position ranging from $25.80 to $31.05.PCA offers competitive benefits package, included but not limited to:Medical, dental, visionLife and accidental death and dismemberment insurance401kGainshare programPaid vacation based on years of servicePaid sick time based on hours workedEleven paid holidaysShort and long-term disabilityStipends for both safety shoes and glassesStipends for gym membershipsEXPLANATIONEmployees (and their dependents) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance coverage, subject to applicable waiting periods.Employees are:Automatically enrolled in PCA's 401k retirement plan at the time of hireEligible for 11 paid holidays after completing 30 days workedEligible for 40 hours vacation after completing probationary periodReimbursed up to $150 for safety shoes after completing their introductory periodEligible for up to $35 per month for monthly fitness membershipAnnual gainshare up to 10% of earningsIf you want to be part of an exceptional team who works in Golden Rule environment and provides a competitive pay and benefits package, please apply at www.careers.packagingcorp.comRESPONSIBILITIES:Maintain a safety mindset.Sets up converting and/or corrugator accurately in accordance with proper setup techniques.Inspects all material before and after run to ensure that any necessary repairs are made before the next run.Monitors box quality, including, but not limited to, loose liner, warp, correct size, and print.Check rolls for damage.Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed.Assist others within the crew with job duties on the machine.Complete necessary data entry and reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data.Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.Submit maintenance work orders through BPMS for needed repairs.Complete annual food packaging safety training.Report any discovered food packaging safety risks or concerns.Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:High school diploma/GED.Demonstrated consistent, one-year stable work history.Strong verbal communication skills.Ability and willingness to work rotating shifts (Typically 8-hour shifts rotating 2 weeks days, 1 week swing, 2 weeks grave, 1 week swing).Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice, both d