Packaging Corporation of America-posted 11 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Deridder, LA
5,001-10,000 employees
Paper Manufacturing

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. The Production Operator Apprentice is an entry level position that will work in all departments of the mill. During the two (2) year Apprenticeship, the Production Operator Apprentice will perform the duties to become a 'C' Operator in their assigned department. This may include, driving a lift truck, operating heavy equipment, operating and monitoring equipment.

  • Process finished paper as it comes off the paper machine
  • Operate cranes and hoist
  • Check rolls for defects
  • Insert paper cores
  • Operate clamp truck and bale truck
  • Load and unload truck trailers and rail cars of either O.C.C. or finished rolls
  • Load conveyor with O.C.C. or unload conveyor of finished rolls
  • Operate heavy equipment (Dozers, Bobcat, Front End Loaders, 18 wheeler log truck, etc.)
  • Cleanup bark, chips, and use shovel, rake, and water hose
  • Clean catwalks and conveyor belts
  • Monitor equipment and relay information to 'A' Operators
  • Make adjustments to equipment as needed
  • Participate in Emergency Response Team training and activities
  • At least 18 years of age
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • 24 months work experience with 12 months industrial experience in the last 36 months
  • Ability to work 12 hour rotating day/night shifts and overtime
  • Good communication skills
  • Strong safety, attendance and teamwork background
  • Ability to perform basic physical tasks (pushing, bending, twisting and repetitive motions)
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States
  • 5+ years' experience in an industrial / manufacturing setting or equivalent military experience
  • Competitive comprehensive benefits package
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