EXTRA HAND/ LABORER (VALDOSTA MILL)

610-VALDOSTA MILL-H, 5495 Clyattville Lake Park Rd, 5495 Clyattville Lake Park Rd, Valdosta, Georgia, United States of America ● Valdosta, GA, USA

Req #20532

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

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 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 .

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’s:

Work history

Achievements and accomplishments

Knowledge and skill acquisition

Interpersonal skills and helpfulness

Task-related likes and dislikes

Physical demands experienced in previous jobs

PAY & BENEFITS:

PCA provides a competitive comprehensive benefits package.

Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k with company matching

Retirement Savings Plan

Vacation Time

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Allqualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

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

Other details

• Pay Type Hourly

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• 610-VALDOSTA MILL-H, 5495 Clyattville Lake Park Rd, 5495 Clyattville Lake Park Rd, Valdosta, Georgia, United States of America

• Valdosta, GA, USA