Begin your manufacturing career with PCA!
We are seeking resumes for Manufacturing Assistant (11 - openings) in our Wallula, WA facility.
The Manufacturing Assistant (Extra Board) position is the mill’s entry level job.
The starting hourly rate for this position is $25.80.
Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and disability insurance coverage. Employees are eligible to enroll in PCA’s 401k plan. Employees are eligible for 40 hours of vacation after 1 year of service and between 0 and 36 hours of vacation during 1st year (prorated), nine paid holidays and up to five paid floating holidays throughout the year.
The Manufacturing Assistant (Extra Board) will be assigned to specific production departments within the mill such as shipping, paper machines, power & recovery, OCC, and the pulp mill. All Manufacturing Assistants work a rotating 12-hour shift schedule (4- Days on 4- Days off) including graveyards, weekends, and holidays. Manufacturing Assistants can be assigned anywhere throughout the mill and receive the training necessary for success. All new hires begin their career with a 90-day probationary period.
This is a union environment. Employees will receive all of the rights and benefits associated with union membership when they join our mill facility.
Principle Accountabilities:
General clean up throughout the mill using shovels, brooms, water hoses etc.
Operate mobile equipment, including fork lifts, front end loaders, bobcat/skidsteer, roll grab and other types of mobile equipment.
Learn and perform the essential duties of the bottom utility position in the assigned operating department (pulp mill, and paper machines).
Other work as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
Must be 18 years or older
Must have mechanical aptitude, good interpersonal skills, good planning and organizing skills, and a high degree of self-motivation.
Ability to meet our aptitude test standards.
Must have at least 36-months of stable work history.
Must be able to work rotating shifts as described above.
Excellent history in safety in overall work record.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in a manufacturing environment
The successful candidate must possess the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work alone or in a team environment and build relationships with coworkers
Ability to work safely in a labor intensive and fast paced environment.
Ability to learn quickly and with attention to detail