Storeroom Technician

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 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 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. 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, Tenn., 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.
 

Pay Rate:

$21.83/hour starting pay + a $14 weekly scheduling premium

Category/Shift:

Monday-Friday 10 hour shifts - 7am-5:30pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch period

Physical Location:

International Paper

Columbus Cellulose Fibers

4335 Carson Road

Columbus, MS  39701

662-243-4000

The Job You Will Perform:

The MCF Technician is an entry level role that provides continuous materials/inventory support and management for Optimization, Process, Manufacturing Support and Administrative Teams. 

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Inventory management control (stage, kit, order, receiving, shipping, catalog, location I.D., stock, re-order, issue, etc.).
• Maintains material inventory systems.
• SAP Materials – duties include but are not limited to:
• Assist setting up new inventory items
• Assist converting temporary numbers to IP standard material numbers
• Set up/assign bin locations
• Continuous inventory improvement: addition, reduction, change, and disposal.
• Maintains cost effective and efficient service to all areas of the mill.
• Maintains equipment – daily checklists.
• Operates mobile equipment as necessary, i.e. delivery cart, fork truck, company delivery/pick-up truck, etc.
• Assists with maintaining Repairable Assets – duties include but are not limited to:

1. Work with Management, Planners, and Process Owners to determine where equipment should be shipped for repairs.
2. Maintain status report of all repairable assets. The report should include the item #, its current physical location, its status (pending approval, waiting on core, waiting to be shipped, currently being repaired, etc….)
3. Maintain tagging system for items coming in as repairable and repairable assets areas.
4. Prepare for and arrange for the shipment of repairable assets as needed

• Maintains Stores security procedures (instruction and enforcement).
• Reconciles P-card activity.
• Coaches safety in others and leads by example.
• Understands and meets internal and external customer requirements.
• Develops, maintains, and uses reliable methods for all processes and their improvements.
• Fullfill area specific 5S expectations(5 Minute 5S Checklists, replenishment of tools and supplies, 5S Audits,etc).
• Assists other team members in the mill as necessary to minimize downtime and maintain quality.
• Maintains and develops team relationships.
• Develops cross-functional process skills.
• Flows to work as needed.
• Follows all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) related to the tasks.

Physical Demands/Working Environment

• Must be able to wear all required safety equipment including eye protection, hearing protection, and fall protection in elevated positions
• Heat in excess of 100 F or Cold below 0 F
• Occasionally ascends/descends stairs, ladders.
• Frequent walking and standing.
• Lifting: Up to 50 pounds.
• Carrying:  Periodically tools and equipment.
• Other: Upper body mobility in order to drive forklift.
• Some assignments require kneeling, crouching and twisting while handling Stores inventory.
   

Key Knowledge and Experience
MINIMUM

• Ability to work in a HWPS team environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of inventory control methods and procedures.
• Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of reconciliation process.
• Proven record of Safe Work Practices.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Customer focused.
• Working knowledge of computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office and SAP).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Broad knowledge of manufacturing equipment and parts.

PREFERRED

• Paper manufacturing experience.
• Experience with SAP.
• General accounting knowledge for inventory and P-Card reconciliation.
• Two to three years stores or warehouse/receiving experience.
• Forklift Operator’s Certification or equivalent experience
• Experience in a team-based, customer and quality focused organization.
• Knowledge of and leadership in mill safety practices.
• Excellent computer skills.
   

Competencies

Action Oriented                               Customer Focus

Dealing with Ambiguity                 Drive For Results

Functional/Technical Skills            Integrity and Trust

Interpersonal Savvy                        Learning on the Fly

Listening                                            Organizing

Peer Relationships                           Perseverance

Priority Setting                                  Problem Solving

Self Development                            Technical Learning

Time Management                          Timely Decision Making

There are no Relocation Benefits associated with this position.

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.