Precision Production Operator - 2nd/3rd Shift

International Paper Company; Austin (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance

Job summary

International Paper in Austin, MN seeks a General Production Associate for 2nd/3rd shift. The role includes operating machinery, grading quality, and handling final products while maintaining safety standards.

Starting pay is $24.00/hour for 90 days, rising to $28.56/hour (plus $0.30 shift diff for 2nd/3rd shift). Requires reliability, math skills, and attention to detail on a 24/5 schedule with weekend availability.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or GED preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Emphasis on safety and quality in production.
• Strong customer service mindset and basic math skills.
• Ability to read manufacturing orders and tape measures.
• Detail oriented with accuracy in documentation.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety procedures and operate fast-paced machinery.
• Inspect, count and stack finished product.
• Read and interpret manufacturing orders and tape measures.
• Complete quality and administrative documents accurately.
• Perform clean-up tasks around machines and work area.
• Use basic shop math to verify measurements.
• Support overall line efficiency and quality control.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Safety focus

Customer service

Basic math

Reading

Detail oriented

Quality control

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

International Paper in Austin, MN seeks a General Production Associate for 2nd/3rd shift. The role includes operating machinery, grading quality, and handling final products while maintaining safety standards.

Starting pay is $24.00/hour for 90 days, rising to $28.56/hour (plus $0.30 shift diff for 2nd/3rd shift). Requires reliability, math skills, and attention to detail on a 24/5 schedule with weekend availability.