
A Packaging Corporation of America Company
www.packagingcorp.comIndustry Leader In Packaging Innovation
Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) stands as the third-largest producer of containerboard in the United States and the third-largest producer of uncoated freesheet in North America. Since 1955, this Fortune 500 company has been delivering innovative packaging solutions to customers nationwide, with approximately 15,400 team members operating across seven containerboard mills and 85 corrugated converting plants. Headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois, PCA generated $8.4 billion in net sales in 2024, producing approximately 294 billion square feet of containerboard annually.
Our Philosophy: People, Customers, Trust
PCA embodies a culture built on three core principles that drive every decision and interaction. The company operates by a simple but powerful rule: "We do the hard to do." This means prioritizing what's right for customers over what's easy, creating complex packaging solutions with value and quality built in from start to finish. PCA combines great products with a creative and knowledgeable total-service team, viewing each solution as a building block in developing lasting business partnerships.
Entrepreneurial Culture and Career Growth
Working at PCA means joining a highly engaged, results-oriented workforce operating in an entrepreneurial environment. The company is dedicated to continuous improvement, sustainable practices, and delivering products that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility. Career opportunities span manufacturing, operations, sales, engineering, and corporate functions across more than 100 U.S. locations.
What Drives Us
- Strong collaborative relationships bound by earned trust
- Continuous improvement mindset embedded in daily operations
- Respect for employees as the cornerstone of business success
- Innovation and problem-solving for complex customer needs
- Commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable design
- Local expertise serving customer needs in communities nationwide
Your Career At PCA
PCA seeks professionals who value quality, customer service, and teamwork. Whether in mill operations, corrugated converting, paper production, or corporate support, employees work in an environment where doing the right thing matters and where individual contributions directly impact customer success and company growth.
Mission
Serve the needs of customers today and tomorrow with innovative packaging solutions and white papers that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.
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General Laborer
Description
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 General Labor
2nd and 3rd Shift Hourly Rate $24.84
Responsibilities
Work as part of a team in support of a manufacturing operation with a goal of increasing productivity; decreasing downtime and waste.
Assume active role in overall plant and facilities-related work. Position requires assisting all jobs on the plant floor.
Follow all company safety rules and lock-out tag-out procedures.
Maintain shop and shop equipment per 5S Standards.
Other duties as assigned.
May be required to stack parts up to 30 lbs. for a period of up to 12 hours.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: High School Graduate or GED.
Be passionate about maintaining a safe work environment.
Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed.
Must be willing to work the first and second shift.
Must have a good attendance record. Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Must demonstrate 6+ months of continuous prior employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a packaging or other manufacturing environment is preferred.
Possess an understanding that temperatures and volumes of work may vary.
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.
Strong verbal communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.
All applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.
Compensation AND Benefits
- Starting salary for position: $24.84 per hour.
- Bonus: Annual - Based upon achievement of plant performance metrics. *
- Paid Vacation: 1 week 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 careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

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