3rd 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 that 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

Requirements

• 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 and the ability to follow instructions, ask questions, and work effectively as a member of a team

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Some experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Valid driver’s license required

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 and 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 You Will Make

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

• Safe, caring and inclusive workplaces
• Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC
• Opportunity to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset

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

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes 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

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.