Operator Apprentice I

Packaging Corporation of America•DeRidder, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Packaging Corporation of America, DeRidder, LA paper mill, a leader in safety, is seeking applicants possessing safety leadership skills for the following positions in its production department. 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.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
24 months’ full-time 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
Must possess a Valid driver’s license without restrictions
Must be willing to work closely on a day-to-day basis with other production personnel.
Ability to share ideas with others to solve problems of essential importance.
Work with a sense of urgency.
Strong computer skills.

Nice To Haves

5+ years’ experience in an industrial / manufacturing setting or equivalent military experience

Responsibilities

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
From storage/warehouse, 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.
Use shovel, rake, and water hose
Clean catwalks and conveyor belts
Works at heights of excess of 50 feet
Ground and outside person
Monitor equipment and relay information to “A” Operators
Make adjustments to equipment as needed
Be a member of the Emergency Response Team (Fire, Confined Space, HazMat)
Attend and participate in quarterly training
Work at heights and in confined spaces
Meet requirements to use self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)