Manufacturing Associate

International Paper Company; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 31,299 - 34,811; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

A leading packaging solutions provider in Lexington, KY, is seeking individuals for full-time hourly positions. Staff will operate machinery, read factory orders, and ensure quality checks. Candidates must be adaptable to 2nd and 3rd shifts with mandatory overtime. Expect competitive pay starting at $22.72 per hour with shift differentials and benefits including health insurance, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement. Join a company committed to sustainability and a diverse culture.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely operate machinery and equipment.
• Proficiency in reading factory orders and gauges.
• Experience with quality and administrative document checks.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate machinery and read factory orders.
• Complete quality checks and administrative tasks.
• Engage in clean-up functions and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Counting and stacking finished product

Basic shop math

Job description

$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:

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

• 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) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world 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 the 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 [phone].