General Laborer Converting Plant

Job Description

Posted Friday, January 23, 2026 at 6:00 AM | Expires Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 5:59 AM

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.

$21.29 per hour

1 st Shift: (6:00am – 2:00 pm), (10-hour shift: 5am-3pm), (12-hour shift: 5am-5pm)

2 nd Shift: TBD

Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the base rate for hours worked over 40 per week

Earned vacation after 90 days of employment

11 paid holidays.

401(k) program with company match

• Work collaboratively as part of a manufacturing team to support production goals, including improving productivity and reducing downtime and waste
• Assist with various tasks across the plant floor as needed to support operations
• Follow all company safety rules and lock-out tag-out procedures
• Maintain work areas and equipment in accordance with 5S Standards
• Perform other duties as assigned
• May be required to stack parts up to 30 lbs. for a period of up to 12 hours

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be able to work assigned shifts—including (timeline TBD)—as well as overtime and weekends as needed for business operations
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or packaging environment preferred
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Authorization to work in the United States
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation

• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry or manufacturing environment
• Prior machine operator experience

• 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.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.

• Starting salary for position: $21.29 per hour.
• Bonus:
  Annual – Based upon achievement of plant performance metrics.
• Paid Vacation:
  Two weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year.
• Paid Holidays.
• Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision – and 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  to be considered.