1st shift Utility Operator

About the role

Miscellaneous labor associates perform assigned duties to help meet operational requirements. They report to the production supervisor for the shift to which they are assigned and follow the direction of the equipment operator when assigned to a machine crew.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety rules and practices
• Read factory work orders, print cards, and other documents to learn customer requirements
• Identify stock and products that correspond to work orders
• Perform assigned duties to ensure production needs are met
• Assist other associates as needed
• Accurately use tape measures and other measurement and test equipment
• Inspect, count, stack, and unitize products according to customer specifications
• Identify and segregate nonconforming (reject) products and materials
• Accurately complete time sheets, reports, lists, and other records
• Keep the supervisor informed of any problems and/or unusual situations
• Maintain work areas to plant standards of housekeeping
• Maintain teamwork with machine crews and other associates
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision

Qualifications

• The ability to perform the duties / responsibilities of the job with or without accommodation
• The ability to read, write, and speak English
• The ability to accurately read a measuring tape and ruler
• The ability to use basic shop math
• The ability to learn
• The ability to follow instructions, ask questions, and work effectively as a member of a team

Skills

• The ability to perform the duties / responsibilities of the job with or without accommodation
• The ability to read, write, and speak English
• The ability to accurately read a measuring tape and ruler
• The ability to use basic shop math
• The ability to learn
• The ability to follow instructions, ask questions, and work effectively as a member of a team

Benefits

• Paid time off including vacation and holidays
• Retirement and 401K Matching Program
• Medical and Dental
• Education and Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets

Career

• Ledgacy Training
• Promotional Opportunities

The Impact

We continue to build a better future for people, the plant, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture

• Safety Leadership Principles
• Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC

The Company

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2021 were $19.4 billion. In Russia, we have a 50/50 joint venture, Ilim Group, the country's largest integrated manufacturer of pulp and paper. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.

About Us

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

• Health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets

The Career You Will Build:

• Ledgacy Training, Promotional Opportunities

The Impact You Will Make:

• We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company!
• IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years.

The Culture You Will Experience:

• International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces.
• We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths.
• We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day.
• We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

• International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value. Learn more at internationalpaper.com.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.