Advanced Lead Operator I

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:

Lead Operator

Pay Rate:

$35/hr.

Category/Shift:

Hourly Full-Time

Customized rotating shift (12 hour shifts, switching from nights to days, 3 and 4 day on/off combinations and one 7-day off period per month) requiring two weekends a month and holiday work.

Physical Location:

Tucker Preprint

5099 North Royal Atlanta Drive

Tucker GA  30084

The Job You Will Perform:

• Provides positive attitude while supporting leadership with all safety and quality programs and processes.
• Effectively delegates work to meet production goals; drives toward an achievable press schedule.
• Display good attendance standards.
• Facilitates focus meetings.
• Follows all published work instructions at all time.
• Helps manage and train employees in the Pay for Skills program. 
• Coaches employees for desired results by providing feedback. 
• Responsible for tear sheet review and all shippable roll stock.
• Responsible for all paperwork and checklists created in the production process.
• Fosters an atmosphere and culture that drives toward a clean facility that looks as good as new or better.
• Maintaining open communication with managers and front line leaders at the plant to ensure they are informed of problems and/or unusual situations.
• Special projects or other duties as assigned.

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Positive attitude while supporting all safety and quality programs and processes.
• Excellent leadership skills; ability to influence actions and opinions in a positive direction; good follow-through
• Great work ethic; demonstrates ability to use time wisely
• Ability to use coaching and supportive style of management to address performance issues and develop employees
• Ability to deal with conflict and find creative solutions to problems
• Able to handle multiple projects at one time and perform in a fast paced environment
• Team player with positive up-beat attitude
• Good organizational skills; ability to prioritize work to achieve maximum effectiveness
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to listen; genuinely interested in others
• Basic computer skills. (GRFX, Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel)
• Reading factory orders

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

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.

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.
Tucker  GA  30084