General Helper

About the Role

Initial job is General Helper; once qualified, you may progress to Machine Operator, Palletizer/Unitizer Operator, Shipper Loader, Biller/Receiver, Stacker, or Utility. Training is on 1st Shift (7:00am–3:00pm), with hiring for 2nd Shift (3:00pm–11:00pm) and 3rd Shift (11:00pm–7:00am). Physical location: Atglen Container, 4581 Lower Valley Road, Atglen PA 19310.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely run machines and follow all safety rules and practices at all times
• Count and stack finished product
• Learn customer requirements and specifications by reading factory work orders, print cards, and design specifications
• Utilize basic shop math
• Accurately read tape measures, gauges and other test equipment
• Coordinate activities with other machine crew members to efficiently set up and run orders
• Operate lift trucks in a safe and effective manner
• Ensure correct product is sent through appropriate production line
• Ensure correct strapping patterns for product, and that loads are strapped with proper dunnage according to instructions and customer-specific requests
• Monitor loads and notify supervisor regarding any product issues
• Monitor take-off line following strapping process, and load material onto designated trucks, requiring accurate record of load tallies
• Transport product to the appropriate areas of the warehouse as needed
• Load warehoused product from the warehouse to the loading dock, as well as receive product from incoming trucks, sign for the receipt of it, and transport to designated department
• Turn in proper paperwork to the shipping office
• Rotate as needed between strapper position, take-off line lift truck and floor driver lift truck operation procedures
• Sweep trailers and floor areas
• Complete a daily safety check list, change propane tanks, and check the fluids and air filters on their lift truck
• Maintain quality and production standards as required by the company
• Continually monitor the quality and quantity of production
• Maintain housekeeping continually during the assigned shift
• Perform quality inspections and tests, and record findings
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision

Qualifications & Skills

• 1 year of hands-on industrial plant manufacturing experience
• Corrugated industry experience preferred
• Sit-down forklift/pull pack experience preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
• Ability to accurately read a tape measurer and ruler
• Ability to use basic shop math
• Ability to learn, follow instructions, ask questions, and work effectively as a member of a team

Pay

$25.01/hr during probationary period, then $26.14/hr up to $31.19/hr once qualified in position. Hourly full-time, Monday–Friday.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-term Disability
• 401(k) and/or Pension (where applicable)
• Paid Time Off
• Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
• Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets

Career Development

• Leadership training
• Promotional opportunities

Company Culture

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.

About the Company

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global producer of sustainable packaging, pulp and other fiber-based products, and one of the world's largest recyclers. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 39,000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating what's next. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2023 were $18.9 billion. 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. Join our team and you'll see why our team members say they're Proud to be IP.