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
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The Specialist - Mill Systems is responsible for directing the expansion, development, and maintenance of the plant collection system, new control projects, mill operations, and integrated mill business systems and applications. This position is part of the local plant Information Services department. This person will interface with internal and external end-users to support and maintain end-user computing needs. Report to the Manager of Information Services.
Requirements
Education: Degree in Business, IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related Science or Technical field, or equivalent work experience.
Experience
A minimum of 4-6 years industry experience, knowledge with Aveva Plant Information System (PI) or dataPARC System Historians - Required. Strong understanding of network operations, OSI Model, troubleshooting applications, and systems. Experience with IT systems, user security, and operating systems administration covering various platforms, applications, desktop, and servers.
Skills
Must demonstrate the ability to support integrated business maintenance and control systems. Interface with other various computer-based controls specifically utilizing the Plant Information System (PI) or dataPARC PARCview experience. Effective use of troubleshooting and applications tools like OPC Browser, SNMP Browser, Wireshark, Fiddler, and Windows PowerShell.
Must be proficient in current Windows Operating Systems, desktop, and server, and other Microsoft applications, MS Office components, Outlook, Teams, Excel, etc. Must have strong organizational skills to handle numerous details, deadlines, and requests. Must be able to adapt to and work effectively and independently in a fast-paced, multitasking environment. Must be able to evaluate and prioritize tasks for efficiency and completeness.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with individuals throughout the company on departmental procedures, policies, and requests for information. Able to work rotational call after-hours and weekends as assigned or needed.
Compensation and Benefits
Starting salary for position 74400 Paid Vacation: Three 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 are 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 PCAs 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.
At PCA, we think of ourselves as more than a box manufacturer. We are an ideas and solutions company. We seek to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds. It just happens to be that corrugated products are our area of expertise.
So a partnership with PCA isn’t just about buying boxes. It’s about building a relationship with a knowledgeable, trusted, committed source; adding value to your business; and actively contributing to your success in the marketplace.
Whether you are looking for conventional shipping containers, custom-printed corrugated boxes, custom packaging or eye-catching retail visual displays, PCA is here to deliver the right packaging solution on time and on budget.
At PCA, our people are as sharp at posing questions as they are at providing answers. With good reason… We realize that the key to offering responsive customer service is never taking our customers for granted. That’s why at the same time you’re learning about our products and how we do business, we’re learning about yours.
So don’t be surprised if PCA people collaborate more than you’re used to, or engage you in conversations that go beyond flute profiles and stacking strength. For PCA people, it’s all about understanding customer service — doing our very best to give you the ideas and products that support your needs.