MACHINE OPERATOR I

Co-Op Advantage; Town of Texas, Northern (WI, KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

PCCA Warehouse Division in Rule, TX is seeking a Machine Operator 1 to handle loading, unloading, and sorting of cotton bales. The role includes operating forklifts, performing routine maintenance, and supporting shipping and inventory tasks.

The position emphasizes safety, accurate picking, and timely movement of materials within the warehouse. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business materials.
• Ability to effectively present information and communicate with managers and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Unload, load, and move cotton bales.
• Operate forklift safely and efficiently.
• Breakout and order picking per shipping orders.
• Maintain daily lift truck checklist.
• Assist in routine maintenance and repairs as needed.

Skills

Digital literacy

Valid driver’s license

Reading & interpretation

Verbal communication

Computer usage

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Industrial lift trucks

Forklift operation

Job description

Rule Warehouse 5 Warehouse Road Rule, TX 79547, USA

Rule Warehouse 5 Warehouse Road Rule, TX 79547, USA

Title:Machine Operator 1
Department: PCCA Warehouse Division
Location: Rule , TX
Reports To:Warehouse Supervisory Staff
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

PCCA is a marketing cooperative owned by farmers in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and New Mexico dedicated to supplying sustainably-grown, high-quality cotton fiber around the world. PCCA also owns cotton warehouse facilities in Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. In addition to cotton marketing and warehousing services, PCCA provides innovative technology solutions to gins that help add more value to our grower-owners’ cotton.

Position Purpose

The machine operator is responsible for unloading, loading, pulling orders, and the movement and sorting of cotton bales, to and from storage locations. General plant maintenance and assist maintenance personnel in the repairs of the fire protection systems as needed.

What You Will Do

• Perform all operations in compliance with safety policies and procedures.,
• Safely operate industrial lift trucks.
• Unload, stack, and locate bales into inventory.
• Breakout (order picking).
• Sort and prepare bales per shipping orders.
• Repair damaged bales.
• Load bales from the staging areas onto outbound freight.
• Maintain and fill out a daily lift truck checklist before every shift.
• Assist in routine building and grounds maintenance.
• Assist Fire Prevention and Maintenance personnel in required regulatory testing and repairs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The above job functions are an overview of duties and must be noted that additional duties may be required as deemed necessary by the Plant Manager.

Essential Skills and Background

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Ability to effectively utilize cell phones, email, tablets, and computers.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license or have the ability to obtain one. All other certifications will be provided through PCCA-Warehouse as deemed necessary by management.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to effectively present information, communicate and respond to questions from managers, supervisors, and co-workers.
• To perform this job successfully. An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily upon completion of all required training. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and or ability required.

Physical Requirements

• Operators main duties will include, the operation of a propane or electric powered industrial lift truck equipped with lifting devices, such as forklift, comm, scoop, lift beam and swivel-hook, fork-grapple, clamps, elevating platform, or trailer hitch, to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials in warehouse, storage yard, or factory.
• Operators must have full finger, hand, arm, foot, and leg dexterity and usage to properly and safelyoperate industrial lift trucks.
• Operators must be prepared to sit or stand for extended periods of time and be able to lift, carry, or move a minimum of 50 pounds.

This description of an operator’s duties is an overview and may not include additional dutiesas required by the Plant Manager.

Disclaimer

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work to be performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to construe an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their regular responsibilities, from time to time, as needed.

PCCA is an equal opportunity employer that operates under federal laws and state regulations requiring that there be no discrimination in its employment practices. Discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination, selection, appointment, rate of pay, promotion and transfer, retention, daily working conditions, testing and training, awards, compensation and benefits, disciplinary measures, or any other aspect of employment because of age, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, genetics, veteran’s status or other unlawful basis, is prohibited.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Judgement

Some Knowledge

Verbal Communication

Intermediate

Behaviors

Preferred

Loyal

Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Dedicated

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Team Player

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

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Motivations

Preferred

Goal Completion

Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

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Education

Preferred

High School or better.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

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