CCF Entry Level Production Technician

Global cellulose fibers; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-term and Long-term Disability

401(k) and Company-funded retirement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Global Cellulose Fibers in Columbus, MS is hiring an Entry Level Production Technician (CCF) to support our Columbus Cellulose Fibers facility. This role requires a safety-focused mindset and the ability to operate in a multi-skilled, continuous process environment on rotating 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities include learning to operate and monitor equipment, adhering to safety protocols, and completing a rigorous pre-employment assessment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least age 18.
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent work experience required.
• Excellent safety experience.
• Able to wear required safety equipment.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work a rotating shift schedule including: Days & Nights, Holidays, Weekends.
• Able to work overtime.
• Able to work safely around moving manufacturing equipment and machinery.
• Able to qualify to operate mobile equipment (including overhead cranes).
• Able to work in a team-based system (flexible – can rotate tasks).
• Basic Math Skills.
• Measurable Mechanical Aptitude.
• Basic Computer Skills.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

Skills

Communication skills

Shift work ability

Team-based system

Basic Math

Mechanical aptitude

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High school diploma, GED or equivalent

Job description

Position Title:

Entry Level Production Technician (CCF)

Columbus, MS

Pay Rate:

$22.48/hour + $43 weekly scheduling premium (CPP)

Category/Shift:

Hourly Full-Time / Rotating 12 hour shifts (6am-6pm / 6pm-6am) on a 28 day rotation swinging from nights to days weekly – 36 hours one week, 48 the next week (8 hours built in OT every check). A total of 7 DAY shifts, 7 NIGHT shifts, and 14 OFF shifts every 28 days.

About The Role:

This position supports International Paper’s Columbus Cellulose Fibers (CCF) facility, located in Columbus, Mississippi. CCF is a vital part of IP’s Global Cellulose Fibers Business. The Entry Level Production Technician candidate must have a desire and ability to work as a multi-skilled technician in a continuous process industry. Applicants must have a demonstrated commitment to safety, and successfully complete a rigorous assessment process.

About You: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least age 18
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent work experience required
• Excellent safety experience
• Able to wear required safety equipment
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work a rotating shift schedule including:

• Days & Nights
• Holidays
• Weekends

• Able to work overtime
• Able to work safely around moving manufacturing equipment and machinery
• Able to qualify to operate mobile equipment (including overhead cranes)
• Able to work in a team-based system (flexible – can rotate tasks)
• Basic Math Skills
• Measurable Mechanical Aptitude
• Basic Computer Skills
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen

Physical, Dexterity, and Strength Requirements: (with or without reasonable accommodation)

• Able to lift/handle 50 pounds occasionally
• Able to lift 2 – 20 pounds regularly
• Able to climb steps and ladders
• Able to enter small vessels
• Able to work from heights
• Able to turn large valves
• Able to stand or walk for 2 – 3 hours at a time for 10 – 12 hours
• Able to work in extreme temperatures (hot/cold)
• Able to work in a noisy environment while wearing hearing protection

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced education preferred
• Demonstrated leadership skills a plus
• Prior experience with shift work a plus
• Prefer 2+ years manufacturing and/or military experience
• Prefer 2+ years of recent steady employment
• Demonstrated success in an advanced work system
• Demonstrated computer functionality
• Competency with Microsoft Office Software

About Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF):

Our GCF business helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. Our safe, high-quality pulp forms the basis for a wide range of applications like towel and tissue products, diapers, feminine care, incontinence and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. In addition, our specialty pulp serves as a sustainable raw material used in construction materials, paints, coatings and more. GCF generated $2.8B in revenue in 2024 and has 3,300 employees globally, with nine manufacturing facilities and eight regional offices. Additional information can be found by visiting globalcellulosefibers.com.

Why GCF:

Global Cellulose Fibers 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.

We've Got You Covered:

At Global Cellulose Fibers, our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans. We are proud to offer a variety of benefits to support our employees and their families, including:

• Medical, Dental, Life insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-term and Long-term Disability

• 401(k) and Company-funded retirement contributions

• Paid Time Off

Physical Location of Position

Columbus Cellulose Fibers
4335 Carson Road
Columbus, MS 39701
662-243-4000

Global Cellulose Fibers 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. Global Cellulose Fibers 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 [e-mail] or [phone].