Hourly Entry Level Production Operations Technician

International Paper; Maysville (KY); On-site; USD 33,062 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Disability insurance

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

International Paper in Maysville, KY, is seeking an entry-level Manufacturing Associate to join our production operations team. The role offers hourly pay and rotating 12.5-hour shifts across days and nights.

You will train on the job, perform equipment operation, quality checks, and routine material handling in a heavy industrial environment. Requirements include being 18+, a high school diploma or GED, and legal ability to work in the US.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Minimum high school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Willing to undergo drug screening and health assessment as conditions of employment.

Responsibilities

• Start in an entry-level position and perform general physical activities.
• On-the-job training to operate or work with machinery and equipment.
• Monitor, adjust, and control operating equipment.
• Conduct tests and inspections to evaluate quality or performance.
• Load and unload trailers and railcars; operate heavy industrial equipment.
• Read gauges and complete quality and administrative documents accurately.
• Perform cleanup duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Mechanical Aptitude

Team Player

Dependability

Self-Motivation

Job description

Hourly Entry Level Production Operations Technician

Maysville, KY, United States

Job Description

Position Title: Entry Level Manufacturing Associate

Pay Rate: $25.01/hour

Physical Location:

1241 W 2nd Street

Maysville, KY 41056

606-564-2616

Category/Shift :

Hourly Full-Time; 12.5-Hour Rotating Shifts.

4 Day Shifts (5:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.) --- 7 days off

4 Night Shifts (5:30 p.m. - 6 a.m.) --- 3 days off

3 Day Shifts (5:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.) --- 1 day off

3 Night Shifts (5:30 p.m. - 6 a.m.) --- 3 days off

Job Requirements:

At least 18 years of age

Minimum high school graduate, GED, or equivalent work experience

Eligible for employment in the US

Must be willing to meet the following requirements:

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)

Undergo a drug screen for illicit use of drugs as a condition of employment

Undergo a job-related health assessment as a condition of employment

Submit to periodic drug screens as a condition of employment

Work any shift and/or a rotating shift schedule

Work overtime on a regular basis and with last minute notification

Work holidays and/or weekends on a regular basis

Wear required safety equipment

The Job you will Perform:

You will start in an entry-level position and perform general physical activities.

On the job training may involve physical, technical, and mechanical ability in order to perform the following duties:

Climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials

Monitoring, adjusting, and controlling operating equipment

Conducting tests and inspections of products or processes to evaluate quality or performance

Loading and unloading trailers and railcars

Operating heavy industrial equipment

Accurately reading gauges and other test equipment

Accurately completing quality and administrative documents and following directions.

Cleanup duties as assigned.

The Skills You Will Bring:

Critical Thinking – Analyze and use logic to address issues

Mechanical Aptitude – Capacity to apply mechanical principles to solve problems

Team Player – Collaborate and work cooperatively across a multifunctional team

Dependability – Being reliable, responsible, and dependable

Self-Motivation – Exerting effort towards training to move up to next position and accepting feedback to make improvements or take corrective action

Preferred candidates have the following skills and/or experience(s):

Demonstrated stability through a consistent work history with at least 2-years consecutive employment; or,

Demonstrated combination of technical training and school leadership activities; or,

Other technical training or certifications such as Ready to Work programs

About Us

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:
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].

Job Info

• Job Identification 2003367
• Job Category Production/Facility
• Posting Date 07/22/2026, 05:31 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 1241 W 2nd St, Maysville, KY, 41056, US