Entry Level Production Utility

International Paper; Griffin (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Entry Level Utility Production worker, where you will play a vital role in ensuring production needs are met. This full-time position offers you the opportunity to learn and grow within a supportive environment that values safety and teamwork. You'll be responsible for monitoring operations, assisting colleagues, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization. With a commitment to sustainability and a diverse workplace culture, this is your chance to be part of a team that is proud to make a positive impact on the world. Embrace this opportunity to build a rewarding career with a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products.

Benefits

Paid time off including vacation and holidays

Retirement and 401K Matching Program

Medical and Dental

Education and Development

Life and Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Ability to perform job duties with or without accommodation.
• Must read, write, and speak English effectively.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules and practices while performing assigned duties.
• Inspect and segregate nonconforming products and materials.
• Maintain work areas to plant standards of housekeeping.

Skills

Ability to read, write, and speak English

Basic shop math

Ability to accurately read measuring tape

Teamwork

Ability to learn and follow instructions

Job description

Position Title: Entry Level Utility Production

Pay Rate: $19.83

Category/Shift: Hourly Shifts – 2 available

• 3pm-11pm (2nd shift)
• 11pm – 7am (3rd shift)

Note: Some shifts require mandatory overtime.

Physical Location:

The Job You Will Perform:

• Following all safety rules and practices;
• Reading factory work orders, print cards, and other documents to learn customer requirements;
• Identifying stock and products that correspond to work orders;
• Performing assigned duties to ensure that production needs are met;
• Assisting other associates as needed;
• Monitoring and operating waste water system;
• Cleaning out filter press for waste water system;
• Monitoring the starch kitchen and operations;
• Monitoring inventory and waste water chemicals;
• Accurately using tape measures and other measurement and test equipment;
• Inspecting, counting, stacking, and unitizing products according to customer specifications;
• Identifying and segregating nonconforming (reject) products and materials;
• Keeping the supervisor informed of any problems and/or unusual situations;
• Maintaining work areas to plant standards of housekeeping;
• Maintaining teamwork with machine crews and other associates;
• Performing other duties as assigned by supervision.

NOTE: Utility labor is the full-time entry level position for new manufacturing associates.

The Skills You Bring Must Include:

• The ability to perform the duties/responsibilities of the job with or without accommodation;
• The ability to read, write, and speak English;
• The ability to accurately read a measuring tape and ruler;
• The ability to use basic shop math;
• The ability to learn; and the ability to follow instructions, ask questions, and work effectively as a member of a team.

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

• Paid time off including vacation and holidays;
• Retirement and 401K Matching Program;
• Medical and Dental;
• Education and Development;
• Life and Disability Insurance.

The Career You Will Build:

• Leadership Training.

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 120 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. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue, and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa, and Europe. Net sales for 2021 were $19.4 billion. In Russia, we have a 50/50 joint venture, Ilim Group, the country's largest integrated manufacturer of pulp and paper. 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.