Production/General Labor

International Paper; Fridley (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Retirement plans

FSA

Disability (short-term)

401(k)/Pension

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

International Paper in Fridley, MN is hiring a Production Associate to count and stack finished products, read and interpret factory orders, and operate basic gauges and test equipment. The role requires attention to accuracy, basic math, and documentation compliance.

Employees receive comprehensive benefits, including health, retirement plans, 401(k), PTO, and tuition assistance, with ongoing growth and leadership opportunities within a large, global packaging company.

Qualifications

• Basic counting and stacking of finished products.
• Ability to read and interpret factory orders.
• Read gauges and other test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Count and stack finished product.
• Read factory orders and verify quantities.
• Read gauges and other test equipment accurately.
• Perform basic shop math and inspect products.
• Complete quality and administrative documents as directed.
• Assist with cleanup, ink systems, and scrap handling.

Skills

Counting and stacking finished product

Reading factory orders

Job description

Position Title:

JOB DESCRIPTION

Production Associate

Pay Rate:

$24.40/hr. start - up to $27.12/hr at one year

Category/Shift:

Hourly Full-Time (3pm-11pm – Monday-Friday)

Physical Location:

Fridley Sheet Feeder

350 Northco Drive

Fridley, MN 55432

763-574-1212

The Job You Will Perform:

• Counting and stacking finished product
• Reading factory orders
• Accurately reading gauges and other test equipment
• Utilizing basic shop math, inspecting
• Accurately completing quality and administrative documents and following directions
• 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

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

• health
• welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-term Disability
• 401(k) and/or Pension (where applicable)
• Paid Time Off
• Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
• 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 employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.

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The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

• 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].