Specialty Operator

About the role

The Specialty Operator Production Associate position at International Paper involves setting up and operating machines to meet customer order requirements. Key responsibilities include inspecting and removing defective products, verifying orders, performing preventative maintenance, verifying product dimensions, and completing production reports.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machines to meet customer order requirements
• Inspect and remove defective products
• Verify orders are accurate prior to shipment
• Perform preventative maintenance
• Verify size, grade, and width of products
• Inspect and slab down damaged rolls
• Deliver rolls to the machine in proper unwind direction
• Return unused butt rolls to inventory
• Keep roll stock organized
• Prepare required production reports
• Complete forklift/clamp inspection checklist before shift
• Follow operator's PM schedule and maintain records
• Report maintenance issues using work order procedures
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Basic maintenance skills
• Ability to read and use a ruler
• Ability to communicate with supervisors and understand simple instructions
• Ability to write work orders and fill out necessary production paperwork
• Ability to add and subtract basic fractions
• Ability to use a calculator for basic arithmetic operations
• Ability to isolate and solve basic mechanical problems

Skills

• Basic maintenance skills
• Ability to read and use a ruler
• Ability to communicate with supervisors and understand simple instructions
• Ability to write work orders and fill out necessary production paperwork
• Ability to add and subtract basic fractions
• Ability to use a calculator for basic arithmetic operations
• Ability to isolate and solve basic mechanical problems

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Company-funded retirement contributions
• Paid time off
• Education and development programs (including tuition reimbursement)
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Voluntary benefits (insurance for home, auto, vision, and pets)

Career

• Leverage leadership training and promotional opportunities

The Impact

As a Specialty Operator Production Associate at International Paper, you'll contribute to building a better future for people, the planet, and our company. Our commitment to sustainability and diversity fosters a welcoming workplace where all individuals can thrive.

The Company

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.