Extra Hand​/Laborer; Valdosta Mill

Overview

PCA is a Fortune 500 company and an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers 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.

The Extra Hand/Laborer is a full-time position with the potential to work 12-hour 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 for 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.

• 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

• 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.

• Ability to work well under pressure and within time constraints, multi-task, and build sound relationships with both internal and external customers
• 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

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, and 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, and physical demands experienced in previous jobs.

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).

Note: 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.

This is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified Applicants must apply at  to be considered.

Location:

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