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.
People • Customers • Trust
We seek resumes for Electrical Maintenance Apprentice (AD) in our Valdosta, GA. Paper Mill.
Basic Qualifications:
The position requires a minimum age of 18
High School diploma or GED
Work any assigned shift, 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.
Applicants will be required to have one of the following:
Tests and Board Interview:
Those selected to go through the PCA hiring process will be asked to take a series of five written tests and take part in a structured board interview.
The five written tests are all timed and involve:
Basic mechanical principles
Basic arithmetic skills
The ability to visualize three-dimensional figures
The ability to compare numbers or patterns quickly and accurately
Basic verbal ability
The interview will be conducted by a four-person board and involves a review of each candidate's:
Work history
Achievements and accomplishments
Knowledge and skill acquisition
Interpersonal skills and helpfulness
Task-related likes and dislikes
Physical demands experienced on previous jobs
All applicants will be tested for the following criteria following the interview prior to being considered for a full-time offer.
Electrical aptitude
Instrument aptitude
Basic skills math
Basic Electrical knowledge placement
Basic Instrument knowledge placement
Principle Accountabilities:
Work with key mechanical, electrical, and process personnel to support daily and monthly maintenance outages as well as annual outage jobs.
Work with electrical maintenance/engineering and operations personnel to complete maintenance and capital projects.
Complete necessary programs and training, as indicated in the Electrical Maintenance Apprentice Program.
Supports the Mills goals for safety, environmental, and other areas of need.
Utilize predictive and preventative electrical programs to identify and correct equipment issues.
Complete assigned work for daily, monthly, and annual outages.
Effectively complete assigned jobs for best result at lowest cost.
Look for opportunities to solve issues, reduce cost, and improve performance.
Performs other responsibilities as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Pulp & Paper industry experience preferred.
The successful candidate must possess the following Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
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.
Ability to apply skills to continuous process improvement while maintaining maximum levels of safety.
PAY & BENEFITS:
1.5 pay over 8 hours in a day
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
401k with company matching
Retirement Savings Plan
13 paid holidays
Vacation Time
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Compensation and Benefits
PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.
At PCA, we think of ourselves as more than a box manufacturer. We are an ideas and solutions company. We seek to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds. It just happens to be that corrugated products are our area of expertise.
So a partnership with PCA isn’t just about buying boxes. It’s about building a relationship with a knowledgeable, trusted, committed source; adding value to your business; and actively contributing to your success in the marketplace.
Whether you are looking for conventional shipping containers, custom-printed corrugated boxes, custom packaging or eye-catching retail visual displays, PCA is here to deliver the right packaging solution on time and on budget.
At PCA, our people are as sharp at posing questions as they are at providing answers. With good reason… We realize that the key to offering responsive customer service is never taking our customers for granted. That’s why at the same time you’re learning about our products and how we do business, we’re learning about yours.
So don’t be surprised if PCA people collaborate more than you’re used to, or engage you in conversations that go beyond flute profiles and stacking strength. For PCA people, it’s all about understanding customer service — doing our very best to give you the ideas and products that support your needs.