Precision Machine Operator — Fiber Packaging

International Paper - Atglen, PA; Atglen (Chester County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-Term Disability

401(k) or Pension

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

International Paper Atglen Plant is seeking a General Helper who will advance to Machine Operator, operating corrugated converting equipment at our Atglen, PA facility. The role supports safety, quality, and efficiency across shifts. Probation pay starts at $25.01/hr and increases to $26.14/hr, with qualified rates up to $31.19/hr.

Shifts are 2nd or 3rd, Monday–Friday; full-time, hourly position. The role emphasizes teamwork, accurate setup, and adherence to safety standards to keep production

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of industrial plant manufacturing experience.
• Corrugated industry background preferred.
• Sit-down forklift and/or pull-pack experience preferred.
• Proficiency with tape measures and rulers; solid basic shop math.

Responsibilities

• Run production machinery with a safety-first mindset; adhere to all safety rules.
• Read, translate, and interpret work orders, print cards, and design specifications.
• Use basic shop math for measurements and verification.
• Read tape measures, gauges, and other test equipment accurately.
• Team with machine crew to set up jobs and execute orders efficiently.
• Maintain quality and production standards; monitor throughput and quality.
• Practice ongoing housekeeping throughout the shift.
• Conduct quality inspections and tests; record results.
• Take on other duties as assigned by supervision.

Skills

Industrial manufacturing experience

Corrugated industry experience

Forklift experience

Tape measure proficiency

Shop math

Team collaboration

Read work orders

Job description

International Paper Atglen Plant is seeking a General Helper who will advance to Machine Operator, operating corrugated converting equipment at our Atglen, PA facility. The role supports safety, quality, and efficiency across shifts. Probation pay starts at $25.01/hr and increases to $26.14/hr, with qualified rates up to $31.19/hr.

Shifts are 2nd or 3rd, Monday–Friday; full-time, hourly position. The role emphasizes teamwork, accurate setup, and adherence to safety standards to keep production