Helper/Utility

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: 

Helper / Utility Person

Pay Rate:

$20.76/hr. up to $23.96/hr.

Category/Shift:

Hourly Full-Time Nights rotating every other week long & short

(Long Week = 6:45pm-7am Mon, Tue, Wed & Thur 6:45p-1am Short Week = 6:45pm-7am Mon, Tue & Wed)

Physical Location:

Richwood Preprint

360 Shorland Drive

Walton,  KY  41094

(859)379-1300

The Job You Will Perform:

• Counting and stacking finished product
• Reading factory orders
• Accurately reading gauges and other test equipment
• Utilizing basic shop math, inspecting
• Accurately completing quality and administrative documents and following directions
• Transport rolls of paper to and from the press
• Make sure all test rolls or other materials, including in-house nonconforming material are properly labeled and put in our quarantine areas.
• Helps Mounting move boxes of plate material in the warehouse to supply them with the materials they need
• Stage plates for Mounting.
• Stage all customer signed sheets, mylars for upcoming press jobs.
• Store all used printing plates.
• Control the storage of plates and inform customer service / management of plates, which need to be produced to produce upcoming jobs.
• Load and unload miscellaneous materials, i.e. full and empty plate boxes, full and empty varnish totes, pallets of ink drums and kits, edge protectors, etc.
• Change batteries and propane tanks on clamp trucks
• Take trash from press trash carts and places into compactor.
• Keep warehouse clean
• Help with changeovers on the press
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Able to handle multiple projects at one time.
• Able to complete tasks with little or no supervision.
• Good analytical and decision-making skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Scheduling.
• Basic computer skills. (Microsoft Word and Excel)

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

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 employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.

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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.
Walton  KY  41094