General Laborer- Wallula

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 $24.84 to $32.94.

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

• 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 $160 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

• Maintain a safety mindset.
• Sets up converting and/or corrugator accurately in accordance with proper setup techniques.
• Inspect 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 crewwith 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 repairs needed.
• Complete annual food packaging and safety training.
• Report any discovered food packaging safety risks or concerns.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.

• 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 measurer, factory orders, print instructions and audit product.
• Ability to perform simple math calculations and enter data into 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.

• Continuous education and/or trade school.
• Previous leadership responsibilities.
• Two years of 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.

• 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.