Machine Operator

Description

Title: Machine Operator 1

Department: PCCA Warehouse Division

Location: Rule, TX

Reports To: Warehouse Supervisory Staff

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

PCCA is a marketing cooperative owned by farmers in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and New Mexico dedicated to supplying sustainably‑grown, high‑quality cotton fiber around the world. PCCA also owns cotton warehouse facilities in Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas.

The machine operator is responsible for unloading, loading, pulling orders, and the movement and sorting of cotton bales to and from storage locations. General plant maintenance and assistance to maintenance personnel in the repairs of the fire protection systems are also required.

• Perform all operations in compliance with safety policies and procedures.
• Safely operate industrial lift trucks.
• Unload, stack, and locate bales into inventory.
• Breakout (order picking).
• Sort and prepare bales per shipping orders.
• Repair damaged bales.
• Load bales from the staging areas onto outbound freight.
• Maintain and fill out a daily lift truck checklist before every shift.
• Assist in routine building and grounds maintenance.
• Assist Fire Prevention and Maintenance personnel in required regulatory testing and repairs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to effectively utilize cell phones, email, tablets, and computers.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license or have the ability to obtain one; all other certifications will be provided as needed by management.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to present information, communicate and respond to questions from managers, supervisors, and co‑workers.
• To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily upon completion of all required training.

• Operate propane or electric powered industrial lift truck equipped with lifting devices such as forklift, comm, scoop, lift beam, swivel‑hook, fork‑grapple, clamps, elevating platform, or trailer hitch, to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials in warehouse, storage yard, or factory.
• Must have full finger, hand, arm, foot, and leg dexterity to properly and safely operate industrial lift trucks.
• Must be prepared to sit or stand for extended periods of time and be able to lift, carry, or move a minimum of 50 pounds.

Additional duties may be required as deemed necessary by the Plant Manager.

PCCA is an equal opportunity employer that operates under federal laws and state regulations requiring that there be no discrimination in its employment practices. Discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination, selection, appointment, rate of pay, promotion and transfer, retention, daily working conditions, testing and training, awards, compensation and benefits, disciplinary measures, or any other aspect of employment because of age, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, genetics, veteran’s status, or other unlawful basis, is prohibited.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.