Production Associate

International Paper Company; Lincoln (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

International Paper Company is seeking candidates for a full-time production role in Lincoln, Illinois. Responsibilities include counting and stacking products, reading gauges, and performing quality inspections while following safety procedures. The ideal candidate should possess physical capabilities to handle repetitive tasks and show dependable attendance. Join a company committed to operational excellence and sustainable practices. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Ability and desire to work safely and follow all safety procedures.
• Ability to stand, walk, twist, bend, and reach at or below shoulder level throughout the shift.
• Ability to perform repetitive lifting and physical job duties in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Counting and stacking finished product.
• Reading gauges and testing equipment accurately.
• Completing documentation while following work instructions.

Skills

Ability to work safely and follow safety procedures

Ability to read, copy, count, and record figures

Ability to perform physical job duties

Ability to follow directions and standard operating procedures

Dependable attendance

Job description

Physical Location: 1601 5th St., Lincoln, IL 62656

The Job You Will Perform

• Counting and stacking finished product
• Accurately reading gauges and other testing equipment
• Utilizing basic shop math and performing product inspections
• Accurately completing quality and administrative documentation while following work instructions
• Performing general housekeeping and clean up duties including blowing down machines, wiping off shafts, cleaning ink systems, vacuuming and sweeping machine areas, and collecting and shredding scrap material
• Working overtime, including Saturdays, as business conditions require

The Skills You Will Bring

Ability and desire to work safely and follow all safety procedures, including the use of required personal protective equipment

• Ability to add and subtract units of measure and accurately read, copy, count, and record figures
• Ability to stand, walk, twist, bend, and reach at or below shoulder level throughout the shift
• Ability to perform repetitive lifting and physical job duties in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to follow directions and standard operating procedures
• Dependable attendance

About Us

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].

Job Info

• Job Identification 2002365
• Job Category Production/Facility
• Posting Date 05/06/2026, 08:29 PM
• Apply Before 08/06/2026, 05:00 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 1601 5th St, Lincoln, IL, 62656, US