Woodyard Operator (Goss Woodyard)

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: 

Woodyard Operator (Goss Woodyard)

Pay Rate:

$42,800 – 56,000

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location:

4001 McCords Ferry Road

Eastover, S.C. 29044

The Job You Will Perform:

• Weigh/scale trucks as required
• Maintain reports/records as required
• Operate self-propelled knuckleboom loader and other wood-handling and heavy equipment; to include, but not limited to:
  • Front-End Loader
  • Bulldozer
  • Backhoe
  • Man Lift
  • Pick-up trucks
  • Dump trucks
• Conduct routine and preventative maintenance on equipment
• Perform downtime maintenance repairs
• Sprinkler maintenance, installation, and inspections
• Perform clean-up and housekeeping activities
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required

Other Responsibilities:

• Must be able to work in extremely adverse conditions with degree of irritation from moisture, heat, cold, and dust
• Must be able to work flexible hours including unscheduled overtime, weekends, nights and holidays
• Must be willing to accommodate daytime hours and weekly schedule shifts
• Current Scheduled Shifts:
  • Five eight-hour days
  • Monday to Friday
• Must be able and willing to work overtime
• Must be willing to perform other duties and responsibilities as required

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Work safely
• Follow all safety rules, policies, and procedures to include: Federal, State, OSHA, and Company policies and procedures
• Must wear and become certified to wear all appropriate safety personal protective equipment (PPE), to include, but not limited to: high-visibility shirts, hearing protection, eye protection, steel-toe boots, gloves, personal harnesses and hard hat.
• Must be willing to learn and eventually be able to operate and maintain heavy equipment; including, but not limited to:
  • Knuckleboom Loaders
  • Man Lifts
  • Tractors
  • Dump Trucks
  • Bull Dozer
• Ability to safely and professionally perform routine maintenance and assist in mechanical repairs of said equipment
• Usage of power tools
• Work within a collaborative team environment
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required
• Must have a valid U.S. Driver’s License

Competencies:

•  Action Oriented
•  Customer Focus
•  Functional Technical Skills
•  Drive For Results
•  Integrity and Trust
•  Problem Solving
•  Process Management

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), 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 a global producer of sustainable packaging, pulp and other fiber-based products, and one of the world's largest recyclers. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 39,000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating what's next. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2023 were $18.9 billion. 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 reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.
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