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 

We are seeking applicants for a Die Cutter Operator (1st Shift 6AM to 2PM and 3rd Shift 10PM to 6AM) position in our Tampa, FL facility located at 1450 Massaro Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33619

SUMMARY

The Die Cutter Operator is responsible for all activities associated with running the rotary die cutters including setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements to operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Set-up print and die cut sections of die cutters in accordance with proper setup techniques.

Ensure all bolts on cutting dies are in place and tightly secured.

Inspect anilox rolls for damage, before and after each run.

Inspect all dies before and after run to ensure that any necessary repairs are made before the next run.

Monitor box quality, including, but not limited to loose liner, warp, correct size, and print.

Conduct all box checks according to the Process Control Plan and Product Quality Verification Form.

Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed.

Train and assist Assistant Operator with job duties on the machine.

Switch duties with Assistant Operator as necessary.

Complete necessary reports and production feedback in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data.

Notify supervision for needed repairs.

Adheres to production schedule.  Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality and service goals.  Reports any unusual scheduling issues to Supervisor.

Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy. 

Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.

Abilty to make adjustments to machine settings to conform quality standards.

Wears personal protective equipment at all times in the production area.

Report to work on time as scheduled. 

Work as part of a team in support of a manufacturing operation with a goal of increasing productivity, decreasing downtime, and limiting waste.

Assume active role in all plant and facilities related work.

Assist 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.

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

Responsible for leading machine crew with set-up and change overs.

Problem solving skills required to resolve problems with the machine.

May be required to stack parts up to 30 lbs. for a period of up to 12 hours.

Other duties as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Graduate or equivalent.

At least 6 months experience operating a Die Cutter.

Passionate about maintaining a safe work environment.

Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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.

Work with a sense of urgency to reduce downtime of machines.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work in a fast paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.

 COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Starting salary for position: $26.80 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 careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.