Utility

Position Title: 

Production Associate

(Note: This is the full-time entry level position for new manufacturing associates)

Pay Rate:

$20.95/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 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:

• Conducts operations in a manner that promotes safety.                               
• Follow all safety rules and procedures.
• Read factory work orders and corrugator schedules to learn customer specifications.
• Verify sheets to ensure that sheet sizes and score locations conform to customer specifications.
• Move sheets off the stacker conveyors on to the transfer cart and onto the converting or sheet conveyors.
• Identify sheets with chalk-written order numbers and/or load tags.
• Band units of sheets
• Removing, aiding, and identifying nonconforming materials (warp, loose, out-of-line, etc.)
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.
• Assists Operator and assistants to maintain the Corrugator operation.
• Observes and monitors machine operations to detect malfunctions and to determine whether adjustments needed.
• Identifies, troubleshoots, and corrects product defects caused by the machine.
• Able to perform adjustments during the machine run and maintain production throughout the run.
• Ensures all orders completed to specifications including “special instructions” if applicable.
• Assists in completing basic preventive maintenance requirements according to operation standards.
• Assists the operators in meeting production goals.
• Always complies with all IP’S Safety rules and Quality policies and protocols.
• Other duties as assigned by Managers and or Supervisors/shift Leader or Operator

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Firsthand manufacturing/production work experience preferred.
• Corrugated industry 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 math.
• The ability to accurately perform tasks after explained and demonstrated, follow instructions, ask questions, and work effectively as a member of a team.
•  Punctuality, excellent work ethic, and a positive attitude

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

• Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays
• Retirement, pension, and 401k Matching Program
• Medical & Dental
• Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
• Life & Disability Insurance

The Career You Will Build:

• Leadership training
• Promotional opportunities within a global company

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 for sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you will see why our team members say they are 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 can 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 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. Headquarters in Memphis, Tenn., 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/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 accommodation 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.