Machine Helper

Summary

Supports machine operators in the safe and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment by performing quality inspections, material handling, setup assistance, preventive maintenance activities, and production support functions. Ensures products meet quality standards while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment. Must comply with all applicable GMP, Site Security, Safety, and Food Packaging Defense requirements referenced in the facility’s GFSI Food Packaging Safety Program.

Responsibilities

• Feed raw materials into production machinery safely and efficiently.
• Stack, bundle, and prepare finished products according to work order specifications.
• Obtain and properly use top sheets, bottom sheets, tie sheets, routing tags, and other production materials.
• Perform required quality checks and inspections throughout the production process.
• Monitor product quality and immediately report defects, quality concerns, or production issues to the operator or supervisor.
• Complete production paperwork, routing tags, bale counts, and other required documentation accurately.
• Assist machine operators with setups, changeovers, and adjustments as needed.
• Pre‑stage materials, tooling, plates, and other production components to support efficient machine operation.
• Monitor machine performance and notify operators of issues affecting production quality or efficiency.
• Assist with ink changes, material changes, and other production‑related tasks when required.
• Make minor machine adjustments under operator direction and within established training guidelines.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills & Physical Demands

• Counting and stacking finished product, reading factory orders; occasional lifting/carrying up to 25 lb (more frequent 1‑20 lb).
• Reaching below waist/knee and at waist level, kneeling, squatting, and climbing stairs on rare occasions.
• Frequent hand/wrist work, keyboarding, mousing, power grasping, and pushing/pulling materials.
• Frequent walking, left/right‑hand work, simple grasping, and standing on feet for extended periods.
• Must wear protective glasses and earplugs when using compressed air.

Work Environment

Most work is performed inside the plant with occasional (

Pay

Hourly rate: $19.50.

Schedule

Full‑time, night shift: 8:30 pm – 6:30 am, Sunday through Wednesday.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short‑term and Long‑term Disability
• 401(k) and/or Pension (where applicable) with company‑funded contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Education & Development, including Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Voluntary Benefits (insurance for home, auto, vision, and pets)

Career Development

Leadership training and promotional opportunities are available to support career growth.

Impact

International Paper continues to build a better future for people, the planet, and the company, stewarding sustainable practices across communities for more than 125 years.

Culture

The company promotes employee well‑being through safe, caring, and inclusive workplaces. A diverse workforce brings varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, fostering a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, and engaged.

Company

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, with EMEA headquarters in London, UK. The company employs over 65,000 team members in more than 30 countries, reported net sales of $18.6 billion in 2024, and acquired DS Smith in 2025 to strengthen its position in North America and EMEA.