General Helper

Position Title:

General Helper

Pay Rate:

$19.96/hr.

Category/Shift:

Hourly Full-Time

Alternating Shifts (1st & 2nd) or 3rd shift

Physical Location:

Richmond, VA

The Job You Will Perform:

We are a fast paced, industrial environment. These jobs are rewarding, both personally and financially to people who work safe, like to run machinery at designed speeds, solve mechanical problems on the fly and want to be a part of a very successful operation. We manufacture large industrial corrugated containers. Come join a winner and have a challenging career in an operation that rewards high performance and provides a stable work environment.

Corrugators are machines that bring together three, five or seven sheets of paper to form single, double, or triple wall board in a continuous process. Our General Helpers are utilized to assist Operators with machine operations. General Helpers will receive hands on training and obtain ongoing learning opportunities to become qualified Operators. You will be required to commit to 8-12 hr. shifts, have no attendance issues, work safely, understand work orders and machine instructions, complete quality checks, maintain machine cleanliness, and do various housekeeping tasks to ensure the work area is clean and safe. Additionally, you will monitor and decrease waste (scrapings) and be challenged with meeting company production goals. If you love variety, adapt easily, and enjoy physical, hands on work please apply NOW! For additional insight into the type of work we do please click on the link below!

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The Skills You Will Bring:

• A knowledge of safe work practices 
• Basic math skills to include an understanding of various measurements, ie., the ability to read a tape measure
• An eye for detail
• An ability to troubleshoot and problem solve
• An ability to read, review, and understand work orders
• The ability to work as part of a team to achieve goals
• Mechanically inclined (nice to have)

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:

General Helper- Assistant Operator- Operator- Trainer- Relief Supervisor- Shift Supervisor- PIM- Management- Maintenance

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, 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.

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.