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 are seeking resumes for a Part-Time Plant Nurse in Valdosta, GA. Paper Mill.
Occupational Health Program
Assist in developing and administering the Occupational Health Program for PCA Valdosta under the direction of the Safety Manager. This includes:
• Medical examinations • Health care • Medical surveillance • Health and safety-related training • Administrative duties • Wellness program management
Principal Accountabilities
Manage spirometry and hearing conservation programs, including yearly audiometric testing of all employees. Work with the contract physician to provide medical services to employees. Serve as company representative for Workers Compensation, alcohol and drug testing, and return-to-work programs.
Conducts new hire orientation regarding the safety department, including eye exams for glasses, hearing tests, and reviews and documents the employees needs to report prescriptions and non-prescription medications that may affect the employees ability to work. Provides regular first aid, CPR, and blood-borne pathogen training, including Hep B program management.
Manage health services for all employees and provide first aid & emergency services as needed. Participate on safety teams, including HazMat Emergency Response, etc. Organizes stocks and maintains treatment room and first aid kits, maintains emergency treatment equipment.
Establishes and maintains medical record files relative to group and workers compensation insurance for all employees. Maintains spreadsheets with HR for workers compensation, FMLA, and disability cases, acting as a liaison between the company, employee physician, and third-party workers compensation to ensure satisfactory progress in the patients condition.
Recommends and develops programs for employee wellness, disease prevention, and detection. Maintains wellness board monthly with fresh topics. Review, update, and maintain essential job function reports.
Responsible for monitoring scheduling and communicating annual HazMat physicals, coordinating with the occupational physician. Utilize a corporate task management program to track completion of critical activities.
Know and follow policies and procedures of the company, share information that would benefit other members of the team, and find ways to improve the delivery of service to our customers. Strive to continually strengthen PCAs business philosophy of meeting needs and exceeding expectations for customers specifically supporting PCAs Commitment to Service, which involves doing whats right for our customers, focusing on strategies that add value and support growth, and keeping the promises that we make.
Position Requirements
Education: Must be licensed as a registered nurse in Georgia and have a high school diploma or GED.
Abilities:
• Excellent organizational • Computer • MS Office • Interpersonal • Written and oral communication skills required • Must have the ability to work well with others in a team environment • Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR, audiometric technician, and spirometry certification • Must be flexible with work hours and be available by phone during off-hours • Excellent time management skills are required to use time effectively to accomplish responsibilities • Must have the ability to set high personal standards of performance and goals while working under minimal supervision
Position Preferred Requirements
Experience: A minimum of 3 years of occupational health experience required. Must have experience with Workers Compensation and OSHA.
Compensation and Benefits
Starting salary range for position: $42,800 - $53,500. Bonus: Annual - Based upon individual contribution and overall Company performance. Paid Vacation: Three weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year. Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer-provided matching contributions.
Disclaimer
The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCAs good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time subject to applicable law.
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.