• Job Description

  Req#: 22216

  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 .

  
  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

  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)

  
  PCA provides a competitive comprehensive benefits package.

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

  All qualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.
  
  PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

• About the company

  At PCA, we think of ourselves as more than a box manufacturer. We are an ideas and solutions company. Learn more here.

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