Machine Operator - Finished Products

Description:

What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer challenging assignments and total rewards in countries around the world. When we say infinite possibilities, we mean it. Apply now and join a community that improves people’s lives, the planet and our company’s performance by transforming renewable resources into products people depend on every day.

Pay Rate :

$24.17 per hr. starting rate with an opportunity to quickly train and certify for higher wages starting at $26.79 .

Shift :

Our mill is a 24/7 operation which requires flexibility. We operate on the Du-Pont 12-hour shift schedule.

Shift Example:

The order of shifts below is starting from Monday to Sunday

DS= Day Shift, 6:15am-6:15pm

NS=Night Shift, 6:15pm-6:15am

• Week 1 : DS-DS-DS-DS-OFF-OFF-OFF

• Week 2 : OFF-OFF-OFF-OFF-NS-NS-NS

• Week 3 : NS-OFF-OFF-OFF-DS-DS-DS

• Week 4 : OFF-NS-NS-NS-OFF-OFF-OFF

Physical Location :

International Paper

Savannah Mill

1201 West Lathrop Ave

Savannah, GA 31415

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, all communication regarding your application status will be conducted via email. Please ensure you regularly check your email inbox, including your spam/junk folders, for updates and important information from our team.

The Job You Will Perform:

As a Paper Machine Operator, you will start in an entry-level position and perform general physical activities. You will a part of our training and certification program to learn how to monitor, adjust and control our paper machines.

This type of training to further your career involves the physical, technical, and mechanical ability to safely perform the following:

• General Physical Activities – Considerable use of whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.

• Handling and Moving Objects – Staging rail cars. Removing finished rolls, manually or by use of forklifts, and placing them on conveyors for transfer to other work areas.

• Quality Control – Conducting tests and inspections of products or processes to evaluate quality or performance. Inspecting finished products to locate flaws and defects.

• Monitoring, Adjusting and Controlling Equipment – Start up, shut down operating equipment and ensure proper settings upon desired outcomes or specifications. Watch monitors to detect and correct machine malfunctions. Adjust machinery as necessary to correct production problems and ensure optimal performance.

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Critical Thinking – Analyze situations and use logic to address issues

• Mechanical Aptitude – Capacity to apply mechanical principles to solve problems

• Active Listening – Respect team members, take time to understand, ask questions as appropriate and retain instructions provided

• Communication – Convey information and process instructions effectively

• Team Player – Collaborate and work cooperatively across a multi-functional team

This Career Will Require:

• Adaptability – Being open to change and to considerable variety in the workplace

• Dependability – Being reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfilling obligations

• Self-Direction – Demonstration of initiative and willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges with minimal supervision

• Stress Tolerance – Accepting feedback, being calm and effective during high-stress situations

• Self-Motivation – Establishing and maintaining challenging goals and exerting effort toward training and moving up to the next position. Use feedback of performance to make improvements or take corrective action

• Persistence – Persistence in the face of obstacles

• Flexibility – Willing to work any shift schedule including a rotating schedule, weekends, holidays and overtime with last minute notification

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including 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), and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.

The Career You Will Build:

• On the job training to advance your career and earn higher wages

• Leadership training

• Promotional opportunities including supervisory, training and safety advocate roles

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. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

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) 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. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com.

International Paper is an 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. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.

Savannah, GA 31405

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Location:

SAVANNAH, GA, US, 31415

Category: Hourly Job

Date: Nov 8, 2024

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