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≈ $37k – $89k per year (Estimated)
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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 2, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 4, 2024.

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Packaging Corporation of America

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a manufacturer of containerboard and corrugated packaging headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois, designing and producing boxes, displays and protective packaging for food, beverage, produce, e-commerce and industrial customers. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange, it describes itself as the fourth largest US maker of containerboard and corrugated packaging and the third largest producer of uncoated freesheet paper in North America, with mills and box plants across the country. It hires forklift and machine operators, corrugator supervisors, maintenance technicians, truck drivers, mill engineers, sales representatives and IT staff.
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RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Perform a variety of manufacturing tasks using Production Equipment to ensure steady workflow.

 

Ensure a high quality product is coming off the machine. 

 

Conduct quality checks to ensure boxes have required dimensions and zero material defects.

 

Lead machine crew with setups/change overs.

 

Problem solve when issues with the machine arise.

 

Complete necessary reports.

 

Other duties as assigned.

 

 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

 

High school diploma or GED.

 

Strong safety background and good attendance record.

 

Works well in a team environment.

 

Ability to work any shift, including overtime and weekends.

 

Strong mechanical aptitude and be good communicator.

 

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

 

Previous experience operating corrugated printing equipment.

 

Experience in a packaging or other manufacturing environment, with an understanding that temperatures and volumes of work may vary.

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