Converting Assistant

What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer challenging assignments and total rewards in countries around the world. When we say infinite possibilities, we mean it. Apply now and join a community that improves people’s lives, the planet and our company’s performance by transforming renewable resources into products people depend on every day.

Position Title:

Converting Assistant

Pay Rate: $23.28

Category/Shift:

Hourly Full-Time, Monday – Friday, weekends as needed

1st Shift:   7:00AM - 3:00PM

2nd Shift:  3:00PM -11:00 PM

3rd Shift:  11:00PM - 7:00AM

Physical Location

Sanger Container

1000 Muscat Ave.

Sanger, CA 93657

The Job You Will Perform:

•  Read factory work orders, print cards, and other documents to learn customer requirements
• Identify stock and products that correspond to work orders
• Inspecting, counting, stacking, and unitizing products according to customer specifications
• Identify and segregate nonconforming (reject) products and materials
• Accurately complete time sheets, reports, lists, and other records
• Keep the supervisor informed of any problems and/or unusual situations
• Maintain work areas to plant standards of housekeeping
• Maintain teamwork with machine crews and other associates
• Using available time to prepare for set ups and runs by obtaining tooling, ink, and other supplies

• Assist plate mounter with ink inventory storage
• Assist plate mounter with delivering plates to the converting machines
• Assist plate mounter with distributing ink orders and other tooling supplies to converting machines
• Perform set up functions as directed by the operator; such as removing and attaching cutting dies, zeroing and opening / closing the machine, raising, auto setting, and lowering the pre-feeder, setting the stacker and counter-ejector portions of the machine, recovering ink and washing ink filters, installing inks, cleaning, setting, and adjusting the glue application system, and completing paperwork, while continuously balancing work with the operator
• performing assigned clean up functions, such as blowing down the machine, wiping off shafts, cleaning ink systems, sweeping and moping the machine area, and picking up miscellaneous scrap;
• Continually monitor the quality and quantity of production
• Follow all safety rules and practices
• Have the courage to intervene and submit Check Its
• Proficient with FFF
• Assist other associates as needed
• Perform all other duties assigned by supervision

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent

• Candidate must have the ability to accurately read a measuring tape and ruler; ability to use basic math
• Candidate must also demonstrate a sincere interest and desire to work in a fast paced manufacturing environment
• Candidate must have the ability to follow instructions, ask questions, and work effectively as a member of team. a proven leader, goal oriented, self-starter, good communicator and computer literate.
• Candidate must have a firm understanding of driving safety culture, adhering to corporate and human resources policy.

The Benefits You Will Enjoy

• Paid time off including vacation and holidays
• Retirement and 401k matching program
• Medical and Dental
• Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
• Life & Disability Insurance

The Career You Will Build

• Leadership training
• Promotional opportunities

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the plant, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 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. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly diverse culture.

The Company You Will Enjoy:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, and North Africa, and Europe. Net sales for 2021 were $19.4 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting International Paper.com.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identify, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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 reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.
Sanger  CA  93657