GENERAL UTILITY - AKRON HIRING EVENT

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

Utility Worker - Hiring Event (Start within 1-2 weeks of offer)

Date: June 18, 2026

Location: PCA Akron - 708 Killian Rd, Akron, OH 44319

Pay: $19.60/hr + overtime + shift differential

Schedule: 2^nd and 3^rd shift - occasional Saturdays

We are hiring 10 Utility Workers through a scheduled hiring event at our Akron facility. This is a small, invite-only event. Qualified candidates will be selected and scheduled for a specific interview time slot. Selected candidates will receive confirmed interview times, event details, and instructions. Same-day offers may be extended.

All candidates must apply through this job posting. If selected, we will contact you to coordinate your interview time. Please ensure your contact information is accurate.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Graduate or GED
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must be available to work both the second and third shift, including overtime and weekends as needed
• Must have a good attendance record
• Must be available to attend the hiring event on June 18, 2026

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a packaging or manufacturing environment
• Experience operating forklift or other types of heavy machinery
• Demonstrated longevity of at least eight months in previous employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to share ideas with others to solve problems of essential importance.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Thrive in a cross-functional team environment.
• Work with a sense of urgency to reduce downtime of machines.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.

What You'll Do:

• Work as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Support production and maintenance operations.
• Move materials and assist with general labor tasks.
• Maintain shop and shop equipment per 5S Standards.
• May be required to stack parts up to 50 lbs for a period of up to 12 hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly pay with shift differentials
• Consistent overtime opportunities
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match
• Paid vacation + 10 paid Holidays
• Safety shoes and safety glasses stipends
• A safety-focused workplace
• Stable, year-round work with opportunities to grow into higher-skilled, higher-paying roles

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Starting salary for position: $19.60 per hour + shift differential
• Bonus: Annual - Based upon achievement of plant performance metrics.
• Paid Vacation: 2 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.