EXTRA HAND/ LABORER (Valdosta Mill)

PCA•Valdosta, GA

78d•Onsite

About The Position

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. PCA’s paper mills operate on a continuous basis – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year. Candidates for this position must be able to occasionally work long hours and all shifts. During annual outages – typically two (2) times per year for a duration of seven (7) consecutive days – and during unscheduled shutdowns, all employees are scheduled to work 12-hour shifts.

Requirements

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Assist department-wide where needed with general utility and physical labor functions.
Utility services including moving, spotting and operating equipment.
Clean up, wash up, unplugging chutes, turning valves and making storeroom supply runs.
Ability to trade off, or substitute for the Extra Hand and/or entry-level positions throughout the mill.

Benefits

Paid Vacation: 2 weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year.
Paid Holidays.
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Life coverage
AD&D coverage
Disability coverage
401k plan with pre-tax and Roth contribution options
Employer provided matching contributions for 401k