MACHINE OPERATOR

Auburn, WA

Req #22080
Posted: 05/30/25
Salary: $21.69-$22.98 per hour

Starting pay is $21.69/hr, increasing to $22.98/hr after training (Paid weekly + annual bonus)

Hours of 3rd shift are 6:40pm – 5:10am Monday – Thursday. If working overtime hours can extend to 5:10pm – 5:10am Monday – Thursday.
 

Job Summary: Operate machines to make high quality recycled cardboard products for Hexacomb in a safe and efficient manner. This job operators our smaller machines and fabricates larger pieces of Hexacomb into smaller custom designed pieces per customer request. Forklift training provided.

 

Benefits: Paid weekly + annual performance-based bonus. 11 paid holidays. Training program with consistent work throughout the year. Competitive medical, dental, vision, EAP, and 401k. Join our small light industrial team with average tenure of 7 years in our clean warehouse right off 167 and highway 18.

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Must be able to read at an acceptable level.
  • Must be able to do basic math including multiplication and division.
  • Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed.

        

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Set up and run the machine, including blades while following job safety analysis
  • Log data into the computer and move product through the system
  • Ensure the quality of product produced, such as slit positions and depth, dimensions, labeling, and packaging.
  • Learn to drive forklift
  • Train and direct temporary employees when needed.
  • Run all equipment as efficiently as possible, while working to continuously improve set up time, speed, and waste.
  • Follow all safety rules and policies, make suggestions to improve safety and look out for fellow employee’s safety.  Work to improve our safety culture.
  • Assist other departments when needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

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