Individuals hired as a General Labor Associates for our box plant in Wallula will be hired and trained to work in either the corrugator and/or converting department. The successful candidates will join our highly-ranked team and learn about our business, culture and expectations. The hourly rates vary based on department and position ranging from $25.68 to $30.90.
PCA offers competitive benefits package, included but not limited to:
- Medical, dental, vision
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- 401k
- Gainshare program
- Paid vacation based on years of service
- Paid sick time based on hours worked
- Eleven paid holidays
- Short and long-term disability
- Stipends for both safety shoes and glasses
- Stipends for gym memberships
EXPLANATION
- Employees (and their dependents) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance coverage, subject to applicable waiting periods.
- Employees are:
- Automatically enrolled in PCA’s 401k retirement plan at the time of hire
- Eligible for 11 paid holidays after completing 30 days worked
- Eligible for 40 hours vacation after completing probationary period
- Reimbursed up to $150 for safety shoes after completing their introductory period
- Eligible for up to $35 per month for monthly fitness membership
- Annual gainshare up to 10% of earnings
If you want to be part of an exceptional team who works in Golden Rule environment and provides a competitive pay and benefits package, please apply at www.careers.packagingcorp.com
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain a safety mindset.
- Sets up converting and/or corrugator accurately in accordance with proper setup techniques.
- Inspects all material before and after run to ensure that any necessary repairs are made before the next run.
- Monitors box quality, including, but not limited to, loose liner, warp, correct size, and print.
- Check rolls for damage.
- Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed.
- Assist others within the crew with job duties on the machine.
- Complete necessary data entry and reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data.
- Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
- Submit maintenance work orders through BPMS for needed repairs.
- Complete annual food packaging safety training.
- Report any discovered food packaging safety risks or concerns.
- Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma/GED.
- Demonstrated consistent, one-year stable work history.
- Strong verbal communication skills.
- Ability and willingness to work rotating shifts (Typically 8-hour shifts rotating 2 weeks days, 1 week swing, 2 weeks grave, 1 week swing).
- Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice, both during the week and weekends.
- Ability to work in manufacturing environment, with varying temperatures.
- Ability to cross train and advance machine operation skills and troubleshooting.
- Ability to recognize sounds of moving equipment and machinery for safety purposes and identifying machine issues.
- Work with constant noise at a level requiring the use of hearing protection.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to read a tape measure, factory orders, print instructions and audit product.
- Ability to perform simple math calculations and enter data in to the computer.
- Ability to verify proper ink usage.
- Ability to occasionally lift/carry up to 50 pounds; as well as being willing and able to stand/walk constantly.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and problem solve.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Continuous education and/or trade school.
- Previous leadership responsibilities.
- Two years forklift experience.
- Good computer skills.
- Demonstrated ability to be solutions oriented and proactive.
- Previous corrugated experience.
- Demonstrated ability to learn and work as a cohesive team member.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.
- Ability to work within a team and effectively communicate with members.
- Mechanical aptitude, ability to read a tape measure and have a strong attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to maneuver through computer programs to access information and enter accurate information.
- Self-starter, ability to troubleshoot machinery and solutions oriented.