Temporary Summer Student Laborer

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 Seasonal Help (Summer Students). This is a temporary full-time position between May 27, 2025 - August 29, 2025 over summer break. The purpose of the summer student program is to fill vacancies for high vacation periods during the year.

Applications must be received by April 1, 2025, by new and returning student applicants to be considered. You MUST attach a copy of your unofficial transcript that includes your final Fall 2024 grades.

Basic Qualifications:

1. Completed two (2) continuous semesters and/or be considered a full-time student at an accredited school (university, college, or technical school). You need to have 12 passing credits a semester.
2. Must be returning to school in the fall.
3. Must be at least 18 years of age.
4. Must attend the mandatory safety orientation (no exceptions) which normally takes place the Tuesday after Memorial Day and goes through that Friday. We will let you know if these dates change.
5. Be willing to work 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift and overtime as needed.
6. Strong safety background with a good attendance record.
7. Ability to work closely on a day-to-day basis with other production personnel.
8. Able to work in a team environment and possess excellent communication skills.
9. Must be authorized to work in the US.
10. Must possess a valid driver's license.
11. Priority will be given to students in undergraduate work.

You will not be granted time off for any family or personal vacation during the summer. If you cannot work from the first day of orientation until the end of July, you may not be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Perform a variety of manufacturing tasks using production equipment to ensure steady workflow.
• Work in our Tomahawk Mill assisting the operator or assistant operator by ensuring quality checks are performed before, during, and upon completion of orders.
• May stack boxes, clean areas of the facility, or perform other general operator or helper duties, and other duties as assigned.

Special consideration will be given to PCA employees' children and stepchildren (provided a parent-child relationship exists), and students who worked the previous summer and are already trained for a position. Any work is based on previous performance and need for vacation fills or training.

You will have to provide your own steel safety shoes if hired. More info will be given to you on type needed when you are hired.

This Program should not be confused with the co-op or internship program. The co-op or internship programs are one of skilled individuals that are earmarked through specific colleges.

All qualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

• 608-TOMAHAWK MILL-H, N9090 County Road E , N9090 County Road E, Tomahawk, Wisconsin, United States of America