Production Associate/Utility

Position Title: 

Production Associate/Utility

Pay Rate: 

Starting at $21.58/Hour + shift differential

Sign On Bonus:

$500 after 90 days,

$500 after 6 months,

$500 after 1 year and an additional bonus at 2 years

Category/Shift: 

Hourly Full-Time – 2nd and/or 3rd Shift

-The plant operates 24/5

-Must be open to working both 2nd and 3rd shift

-Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as needed; significant overtime may be needed during busy periods. 

Physical Location:

Plant City Box

2402 Police Center Drive

Plant City, FL 33566

The Job You Will Perform: 

• Following all safety rules and practices
• Reading factory work orders, print cards, and other documents to learn customer requirements.
• Identifying stock and products that correspond to work orders.
• Performing assigned duties to ensure that production needs are met.
• Assisting other associates as needed; break relief for all Flexo machines.
• Accurately using tape measures and other measurements and test equipment
• Inspecting, counting, stacking, and unitizing products according to customer specifications
• Identifying and segregating nonconforming (reject) products and materials
• Accurately completing time sheets, reports, lists, and other records
• Keeping the supervisor informed of any problems and/or unusual situations.
• Maintaining work areas to plant standards of housekeeping
• Maintaining teamwork with machine crews and other associates
• Performing quality inspections and tests, and recording findings
• Learning Converting Operator & Assistant Operator duties/responsibilities fill in when needed.
• Following prescribed practices in all circumstances
• Continually monitoring the quality and quantity of production
• Using available time to prepare for set-ups and runs by obtaining factory spec sheets, obtaining, and aiding tooling, ink, and other supplies.

• Performing assigned clean up functions, such as blowing down the machine, wiping off shafts, cleaning ink systems, vacuuming and sweeping the machine area, and picking up and aiding miscellaneous scrap
• Follow the direction of the machine operator to which assigned.
• Working effectively as a team member                                                                  
• Performing other duties as assigned by supervision

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Manufacturing/production work experience preferred
• Ability to identify quality defects and monitor the quality of production
• The ability to work in a demanding environment with minimal supervision
• The ability to accurately read a tape measure and use basic shop mathThe ability to accurately perform tasks after being explained and demonstrated, follow instructions, ask questions, and work effectively as a member of a teamPunctuality, excellent work ethic, and a cheerful outlook

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 within a global company