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.

International Paper, Savannah Mill, a major pulp and paper producer is seeking its next generation of top operators. We offer rewarding careers which start off as entry level. Production workers start at a probationary rate of $16.18-$18.03/hr. then increase based on position assigned. Successful operators will have the opportunity to quickly gain new skills and promote into advanced positions earning between $22.46-$34.18/hr. (average $27.63/hr.)

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

* Minimum High School Degree, GED or equivalent work experience is required
* Minimum 5 years' relevant work experience (industrial or manufacturing) in lieu of High School Degree/GED is required
* 2 years work experience is preferred
* Personal accountability for working safely
* Ability to effectively troubleshoot and resolve issues as they arise
* Basic mechanical ability and knowledge of electrical tools and equipment
* Demonstrate integrity and operate ethically
* Flexibility in regard to scheduling (weekends, overtime, rotating shifts)
* Drive for success and advancement within the company
* Aptitude to learn new skills and seek further work opportunities
* Wear and maintain all safety equipment properly
* Submit to periodic drug screens as a condition of employment
* Operate or work in industrial conditions (may be warm/hot, dusty/dirty, around hazardous chemicals, noise, heavy machinery or elevated working surfaces) with proper safety training and safety protection
* Participate on the HEAT (in house emergency response team)

SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:

All jobs will work a rotating 12 hour Dupont shift schedule. During a four-week cycle, each team has four night shifts, three days off, three day shifts, one day off, three night shifts, three days off, four day shifts, seven days off.
Every 28-day cycle will be as follows:
* 4 Night Shifts --- 3 days off
* 3 Day Shifts --- 1 day off
* 3 Night Shift --- 3 days off
* 4 Day Shifts --- 7 days off

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

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

Regular attendance is an essential function of the job. Employees will be required to work holidays, overtime and weekends on a regular basis with last minute notification. May be required to change shifts and work off days if necessary.

BENEFITS:

International Paper offers a very attractive and competitive benefit package including, but not limited to, health care coverage plans, dental insurance, life insurance, holiday pay and paid vacation. International Paper employees are eligible for retirement benefits including a 401k plan in which the company will match 50% on the first 6% of earnings and a Company defined pension plan currently at $55.00 per month/per year of service.

Qualified applicants should apply on-line www.internationalpaper.com

Applications will not be accepted on site

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.

Savannah GA 31415