Manufacturing Associate

International Paper; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 27,571 - 39,269; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment assistance

Job summary

A global packaging company is seeking a Manufacturing Associate to join their team in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The role involves counting and stacking finished products, reading factory orders, and accurately completing quality documents. This position offers a competitive pay rate with benefits like health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement. Ideal candidates should be detail-oriented and capable of utilizing basic shop math. Join a company committed to sustainability and employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Ability to accurately complete quality and administrative documents.
• Familiarity with basic shop math is required.

Responsibilities

• Count and stack finished products.
• Read factory orders.
• Accurately read gauges and complete inspections.

Skills

Counting and stacking finished product

Reading factory orders

Job description

Job Description

Position Title: Manufacturing Associate
Production Associate

Pay Rate: $24.26 plus night differential pay for off shifts.

Category/Shift: 2nd or 3rd shift
Hourly Full-Time Monday - Friday / Some Saturdays

Physical Location: Fort Wayne, IN
3904 West Ferguson Rd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46809

The Job You Will Perform

• 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
• 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.

The Skills You Will Bring

• Counting and stacking finished product
• Reading factory orders

About Us

The Benefits You Will Enjoy

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans such as 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.

The Culture You Will Experience

International Paper promotes employee well‑being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members worldwide 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) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers worldwide with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith, creating an industry leader focused on attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. 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. 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 (877) 973‑3919.