International Paper

Production Utility $17.51/hour

Posted on: 18 Jan 2021

Hillsboro, OR

Job Description

What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? It is time to embrace your Infinite Possibilities. This is your opportunity to be part of International Paper, a Fortune 500 company and global leader in paper and packaging products. IP is known for our commitment to the environment and to cutting-edge technology. We have spent more than 100 years creating new ideas, and we are looking for people who can collaborate to help us build on our history, while creating future success. We are committed to attracting, preparing, promoting and supporting our teams. At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer benefits, challenges, global opportunities and total rewards. When we say Infinite Possibilities, we mean it.

We are currently seeking hourly, Entry Level Production Utility worker, who have the abilities and aptitude to progress to the top job in each department. The starting wage is $17.51/hour, including any applicable shift differential. This job requires physical exertion in an industrial environment (examples include: standing, reaching, twisting, exposure to seasonal temperatures, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds).

Essential Duties Include

* Basic computer skills
* Learn safety procedures such as Lock Out Tag Out, Emergency response, P.P.E, Chemical Handling.
* Manage the ink being used to run an order
* Put rolls on the unwinder and remove them from rewinder after printing
* Perform assigned tasks during change-over to next order.
* Physical requirements include: Lift up to 50 pounds, walking, standing, climbing stairs etc.
* General housekeeping duties and COVID-19 sanitizing etc.
* Other duties as assigned.

We offer competitive hourly rates for progressive advancement positions as openings occur. Press Helper at $19.46, Site Floater at $20.87, Set-up Operator $22.27 and Non-Press Operator positions at $23.41 with applicable shift differential and overtime pay. We offer an excellent benefits package that includes hourly pension, medical, dental, disability, life insurance and 401(k) savings with employer contributions.

Candidates Must Be Able To Do The Following :

* Have a high school diploma, or GED
* Be flexible to work day shift, swing shift, and graveyard shift.
* Work weekends, Holidays, and mandatory overtime as required.
* Wear provided required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as, but not limited to, hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves and safety steel toed shoes.
* Learn safety procedures such as Lock-Out-Tag-Out, emergency response, and other safety processes.

Preferred Candidates Will Have The Following:

* Manufacturing experience
* Shipping clerk experience

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

Memphis, TN

International Paper Company operates as a paper and packaging company primarily in North America, Europe, Latin America, North Africa, India, and Russia. It operates through three segments: Industrial Packaging, Global Cellulose Fibers, and Printing Papers. The Industrial Packaging segment manufactures containerboards, including linerboard, medium, whitetop, recycled linerboard, recycled medium, and saturating Kraft. The Global Cellulose Fibers segment provides fluff, market, and specialty pulps that are used in absorbent hygiene products, tissue and paper products, and non-absorbent end applications.

The Printing Papers segment produces printing and writing papers, such as uncoated papers for end-use applications comprising brochures, pamphlets, greeting cards, books, annual reports, and direct mail, as well as envelopes, tablets, business forms, and file folders. It sells its uncoated papers under the Hammermill, Springhill, Williamsburg, Postmark, Accent, Great White, Chamex, Ballet, Rey, Pol, and Svetocopy brands. The company sells its products directly to end users and converters, as well as through agents, resellers, and paper distributors. International Paper Company was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee.