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

Principle Accountabilities:

• Responsible for operating waste treatment plant. Operates machinery that converts wastewater in drains into a form that's safe to release into the environment.  
• Control equipment and monitor processes that remove or destroy harmful materials, chemicals, and microorganisms from wastewater.
• Run tests to make sure that the processes are working correctly.
• Keep records of water quality and other indicators.
• Operate and maintain the pumps and motors that move water and wastewater through filtration systems.
• Monitor the indicators and make adjustments as necessary.
• Read meters and gauges to make sure that plant equipment is working properly.
• Take samples and run tests to determine the quality of the water being produced.
• Adjust the amount of chemicals being added to the water.
• Use computerized systems to monitor plant processes.
• Plan emergency reaction protocols.
• Fix chemical leaks and oxygen deficiencies.
• Keep records that document compliance.
• Comply with the facilities food packaging safety programs processes and procedures.
• Complete annual food packaging and safety training.
• Report any discovered food packaging safety risks or concerns to the food packaging safety management representative or direct supervisor.
• Complies with company policies and procedures.
• Additional duties as assigned by management.

Basic Qualifications: 

• High school diploma/GED.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment

Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following: 

• 2-4 years of Waste Water treatment experience
• Experience in the corrugated box industry

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Attention to detail
• Sense of urgency
• Ability to work independently

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Starting salary for position: $29.31 per hour. 
• Bonus: Annual – Based upon achievement of plant performance metrics. 
• Paid Vacation: Two weeks per 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.