Manufacturing Associate

International Paper; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products as a Manufacturing Associate. This role offers a starting pay rate of $23.55 per hour with additional shift differentials for off-shifts. You will be responsible for counting and stacking finished products, reading factory orders, and ensuring quality through accurate inspections. Enjoy a supportive work environment that emphasizes employee well-being and offers benefits such as paid time off, retirement plans, and medical coverage. Be part of a team that values sustainability and inclusivity, making a positive impact for the future.

Benefits

Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays

Retirement, pension, and 401k Matching Program

Medical & Dental

Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)

Life & Disability Insurance

Leadership training

Promotional opportunities

Qualifications

• Skills in counting, stacking, and reading factory orders are essential.
• Basic math and inspection skills are required for quality control.

Responsibilities

• Count and stack finished products while reading factory orders.
• Perform cleaning functions and complete quality documents accurately.

Skills

Counting and stacking finished product

Reading factory orders

Basic shop math

Inspecting

Job description

Manufacturing Associate

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.

Position Title: Manufacturing Associate

Pay Rate: $23.55 starting rate, shift differential available for off-shifts

Referral Bonus: $500 after 3 months, $500 after 6 months

Category/Shift: Hourly Full-Time (Monday-Friday: 3-11, 11-7)

Physical Location: International Paper- Fort Wayne, 3904 W 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
• Cleaning 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
• Basic shop math, inspecting

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

• Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays
• Retirement, pension, and 401k Matching Program
• Medical & Dental
• Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
• Life & Disability Insurance

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 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.

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.