Production Associate

International Paper, Lafayette, Louisiana
Position Title: General Helper
Pay Rate: $20.46
Category/Shift: Hourly Full-Time –Rotating Shifts –24 hour operation
Physical Location:
International Paper
204 Southpark Road
Lafayette, Louisiana 70508
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.
The Job You Will Perform:
Assist Machine Operators in operating machines that convert, corrugate, band, print/cut and feed product
Train to become Machine Operators
May train to operate specialized Powered Industrial Trucks/Equipment
Utilize basic shop math and read factory orders and machine instructions
Accurately complete quality and administrative documents and follow directions
This person will also be assigned to clean-up functions such as blowing down the machine, wiping off shafts, cleaning ink systems, vacuuming and sweeping the machine area, as well as picking up and shredding scrap.
The Skills You Will Bring:
Able to work overtime and weekends
Able to work rotating shifts in a 24 hour operation
Fundamental computer skills
Basic shop math and ability to read factory orders and machine instructions
Reliable transportation
**Recent manufacturing and/or recent semi-skilled trades experience preferred
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:
Promotional opportunities
How to Apply:
www.internationalpaper.com – Careers -- Search Jobs—search by location: Louisiana—click on General Helper, Lafayette, LA, US, 70508 – apply now
The Impact You Will Make:
We continue to build a better future for people, the plant, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 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 produ