Production Technician

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Position Title:

CMF Entry Level Production Technician

Pay Rate:

$21.83/hour

Category/Shift:

Hourly Full-Time (12-hour rotating shift)

Rotating 12 hour shifts are 6am-6pm / 6pm-6am on a 28 day rotation swinging from nights to days weekly – 36 hours one week, 48 the next week (8 hours built in OT every check).  A total of 7 DAY shifts, 7 NIGHT shifts, and 14 OFF shifts every 28 days.

Physical Location:

Columbus Modified Fiber

371 Manufacturers Drive

Columbus, MS  39701

662-243-4651

The Job You Will Perform:

This position supports International Paper’s Columbus Modified Fiber Plant (CMF), located in Columbus, Mississippi.  CMF is a vital part of International Paper’s Global Cellulose Fibers Business.  We are a converting operation that produces specialty fibers used in the production of diapers, filtration products, and other absorbent personal care products.

Successful candidates must have a desire and ability to work as a multi-skilled technician in a continuous process industry.  Applicants must have a demonstrated commitment to safety, and successfully complete a rigorous assessment process.

The Skills You Will Bring:

Required:

• Must be at least age 18
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent work experience required
• Excellent safety experience
• Able to wear required safety equipment
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work a rotating shift schedule including:
  • Days & Nights
  • Holidays
  • Weekends
• Able to work overtime
• Able to work safely around moving manufacturing equipment and machinery
• Able to qualify to operate mobile equipment (including overhead cranes)
• Able to work in a team-based system (flexible – can rotate tasks)
• Basic Math Skills
• Measurable Mechanical Aptitude
• Basic Computer Skills
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen

Physical, Dexterity, and Strength Requirements: (with or without reasonable accommodation)

• Able to lift/handle 50 pounds occasionally
• Able to lift 2 – 20 pounds regularly
• Able to climb steps and ladders
• Able to enter small vessels
• Able to work from heights
• Able to turn large valves
• Able to stand or walk for 2 – 3 hours at a time for 10 – 12 hours
• Able to work in extreme temperatures (hot/cold)
• Able to work in a noisy environment while wearing hearing protection

Preferred:

• Advanced education preferred
• Demonstrated leadership skills a plus
• Prior experience with shift work a plus
• Prefer 2+ years manufacturing and/or military experience
• Prefer 2+ years of recent steady employment
• Demonstrated success in an advanced work system
• Demonstrated computer functionality
• Competency with Microsoft Office Software

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

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) and/or Pension (where applicable), Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision, and pets.

There are no Relocation Benefits associated with this position.

The Career You Will Build:

Leadership training and advancement 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 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, Tennessee, we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally.  We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa, and Europe.  Net sales for 2022 were $21.2 billion.  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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