Manufacturing Associate

International Paper; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Education & Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

International Paper is hiring a Manufacturing Associate in Lexington, KY, to operate machinery and read factory orders in a fast-paced production setting. You will read gauges, apply basic shop math, and ensure quality checks are completed while maintaining a clean, safe work area.

The role requires openness to 2nd (3pm-11pm) or 3rd (11pm-7am) shifts with mandatory overtime. Compelling benefits and a focus on teamwork accompany this position.

Qualifications

• Reading factory orders and measuring with basic tools.
• Maintaining housekeeping standards in the work area.
• Performing basic shop math for order setup.

Responsibilities

• Safely operating machinery
• Reading factory orders
• Reading gauges and tape measures
• Carrying tooling to machinery as needed
• Completing quality and administrative checks
• Cleaning and prepping the machine area and removing scrap

Skills

Reading orders

Basic shop math

Housekeeping

Reading gauges

Job description

Position Title

Manufacturing Associate

Job Description

Pay Rate

$22.72 per hour with a .25 cent shift differential for 2nd & 3rd shifts and the opportunity to make $25.27 in the first 90 days.

Category/Shift

Hourly Full-Time Candidates must be open to 2nd (3pm - 11pm) and 3rd (11pm - 7am) shift, depending on company vacancies. This role is subject to mandatory scheduled overtime.

Physical Location

2575 Palumbo Dr. Lexington, KY 40509

The Job You Will Perform

• Safely operating machinery
• Reading factory orders
• Accurately reading gauges, tape measurer and other test equipment
• Utilizing basic shop math, inspecting and setting up orders which may include carrying tooling (i.e. ink buckets, printing dies and cutting dies) to machinery
• Accurately completing quality and administrative document checks to ensure specific directions are followed
• 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

The Skills You Will Bring

• Counting and stacking finished product
• Reading factory orders
• Housekeeping standards
• Basic shop math and similar counting tools

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].