EXTRA HAND/ LABORER (Valdosta Mill)

Packaging Corporation of America; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401k with employer matching

Life/AD&D and disability coverages

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is hiring for an Extra Hand/Laborer at the Valdosta Mill in Georgia. The role requires rotating 12-hour shifts, occasional long hours during outages, and full-time employment in a 24/7 operation.

Candidates must meet basic qualifications and be able to pass a background check and drug screen. Starting compensation includes hourly pay, paid vacation, holidays, and 401(k) participation with employer matching.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 and ability to read, write and speak English.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Rotating shifts including weekends, holidays and overtime.
• At least two years of full or part-time work in the last four years.
• Background check and drug screen required.
• Preferred: pulp & paper industry experience.
• Preferred: 2–5 years in manufacturing, warehouse or process operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist department-wide with general utility and physical labor tasks such as moving, spotting and operating equipment, cleanup and storeroom runs.
• Support 24/7 mill operations and be available for long shifts during outages and overtime.
• Read and follow technical instructions, memos and reports; communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Undergo five written tests and a board interview as part of PCA hiring process.

Skills

Work under pressure

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Reading technical docs

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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

The Extra Hand/ Laborer is a full-time position with the potential to work 12 hours shifts. The Valdosta Mill is a 24-hour operation; candidates must be able to work any assigned rotating shifts and be available on short notice of overtime. Assist department-wide where needed with general utility and physical labor functions. Assistance may include but not limited to, utility services including moving, spotting and operating equipment, clean up, wash up, unplugging chutes, turning valves and making storeroom supply runs, etc.

Position Requirements

PCA's paper mills operate on a continuous basis - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year. Candidates for this position must be able to occasionally work long hours and all shifts. During annual outages - typically two (2) times per year for a duration of seven (7) consecutive days - and during unscheduled shutdowns, all employees are scheduled to work 12-hour shifts.

Basic Qualifications:

• Position requires minimum age 18
• High School diploma or G.E.D
• Work any assigned rotating shifts including weekends, holidays and overtime
• At least two years of full or part-time work in the last four years
• Ability to read, write and speak in English
• Satisfactory completion of background check and drug screen.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pulp & Paper industry experience preferred.
• At least 2-5 years of experience in manufacturing, warehouse, equipment or process operations and equivalent skills in an industrial manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate must possess the following Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to be able to work well under pressure and within time constraints, multi-task, and build sound relationships with both internal and external customers
• Ability to exhibit excellent communication, analytical, organizational and computer skills.
• Capable of independently making sound decisions through creative problem-solving, ambiguity and change
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously
• Ability to read and understand technical correspondence, memos, instructions, and reports.
• Ability to trade off, or substitute for the Extra Hand and/or entry-level positions throughout the mill.

Tests and Board Interview:

Those selected to go through the PCA hiring process will be asked to take a series of five written tests and take part in a structured board interview.

The five written tests are all timed and involve:

• Basic mechanical principles
• Basic arithmetic skills
• The ability to visualize three-dimensional figures
• The ability to compare numbers or patterns quickly and accurately
• Basic verbal ability

The interview will be conducted by a four-person board and involves a review of each candidate:

• Work history
• Achievements and accomplishments
• Knowledge and skill acquisition
• Interpersonal skills and helpfulness
• Task related likes and dislikes
• Physical demands experienced on previous jobs

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Starting salary for position: $19.35 per hour.
• 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