General Helper

International Paper; West Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

International Paper in West Monroe, LA is seeking a General Helper to support manufacturing operations by performing a wide variety of production, material handling, and quality tasks across multiple equipment areas. You will help keep production flowing and follow safety and quality procedures.

The role requires flexibility to work 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts, including weekends, and to operate around conveyors and elevated platforms.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to read a standard tape measure and ruler.
• Ability to perform basic shop math.
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Work any shift – 8, 10 or 12 hours as needed to meet demand.
• Move products and materials using conveyors and around work areas.
• Transport ink buckets, wires, coils, and cutting dies as required.
• Complete inventory, downtime and production metric paperwork; data entry as needed.
• Assist in multiple roles such as Die Cutter Pusher Bar, Stitcher helpers, stock handling, etc.

Skills

English literacy

Tape measure reading

Shop math

Team collaboration

Job description

Position Title

General Helper

Pay Rate

$ 17.83

Category/Shift

Hourly Full-Time

Physical Location

400 Central St

West Monroe, LA 71292

The Job You Will Perform

The General Helper supports manufacturing operations by performing a wide variety of production, material handling, and quality support tasks across multiple equipment areas to ensure timely task completion while following safety and quality procedures to keep production flowing smoothly. The role requires flexibility to work any shift, including some 12-hour shifts, to meet customer demand. Responsibilities include moving product between operations—often around conveyors, crosswalks, and elevated platforms—as well as transporting materials such as ink buckets, stitch wire, strapping coils, and cutting dies. The General Helper must follow all safety rules and procedures; watch out for self and team member’s safety at all times. Always follow lock out and tag out, MSK, and always use personal protective equipment (safety glasses, ear plugs, steel toed shoes & safety vest, others as required). Must understand and carry out housekeeping standards. Must demonstrate teamwork and resolve issues effectively and professionally. Must be capable of running machines at safe speeds and top quality to meet customer needs.

Primary General Helper’s Duties/responsibilities Include

• Ability to work any shift – 8, 10 or 12 hours shifts required to meet customer demands.
• Previous manufacturing experience required.
• Products are moved from one operation to the next by the use of conveyors. General Helpers are expected to work around conveyors, crosswalks, and in some cases from elevated platforms.
• Transporting of products and materials including ink buckets, stitch wire boxes, coils of strapping, and over-sized cutting dies is required.
• Tasks must be performed in a timely fashion, following all safety procedures, and ensuring quality products arrive at the next operation.
• The helper is responsible for the completion of required paperwork for tracking inventory, downtime, etc., as well as computer data entry relating to production metrics.
• The General Helper may be utilized to fill a variety of roles including, but not limited to, working at the Die Cutter Pusher Bar, Double-Head Stitcher, Semi-Stitcher, Jumbo Folder Gluer Helper, Stock Handler, and Corrugator Stacker Operator.
• Counting and stacking finished product
• Reading factory orders
• Accurately reading gauges and other test equipment
• Utilizing basic shop math, inspecting
• Accurately completing quality and administrative documents and following directions
• This person will also be assigned to clean-up functions such as blowing down the machine, wiping off shafts, cleaning ink systems, vacuuming and sweeping the machine area, as well as picking up and shredding scrap.

Qualifications

• The qualifications for General Helper are 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 Skills You Will Bring

Demonstrated ability to detect, prevent, and resolve quality issues, involving the Operator or management for resolution of issues or confirming quality expectations as needed. Must be able to read a standard tape measure, read and thoroughly understand job specifications, and follow written and oral directions. Must be a self-starter, able to operate from directions or independently as needed. Demonstrated ability to add and subtract all units of measure read and copy figures, and count and record figures. A comprehension level is required to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in English in written or oral form and to deal with problems. Constant standing, walking, and reaching at or below shoulder level; frequent twisting, bending, and lifting from the ground; repetitive lifting up to 35 pounds. Must be willing and able to work daily and weekly overtime, including weekends, as business conditions require. Must be willing to accept directions from the Operator to ensure the most efficient operation possible. All other duties as assigned.

About Us

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets

The Career You Will Build

Leadership training, promotional opportunities

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; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value. Learn more at 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 [e-mail] or [phone].