General Labor

Company: International Paper
Location: Olympia
Posted on: October 1, 2021

Job Description:

General Labor

FULL-TIME

$20.33/hr

The International Paper Olympia Plant is recruiting to fill an hourly entry-level production position on the team. New hires are eligible to receive $1500 in signing and retention bonuses in the first year of employment while earning a starting wage of $20.33 per hour. Better yet, we pay wages based on job classification and entry-level machine helpers earn $22.65 per hour. We offer a competitive benefit package to include medical and dental, retirement plans, paid vacation and holidays and more! Working with us is not just a job it is a career investment.
Successful candidates are motivated individuals who are capable of performing a variety of tasks in a flexible, fast-paced manufacturing environment. A successful candidate is a worker who understands the needs of the business while maintaining a focus on safety, customer satisfaction, quality and productivity. Prospective employees must be willing and able to work on any shift in a 24-hour operation in a non-climate controlled environment that requires the use of hearing and eye protection and safety shoes. Some weekend and overtime work at the overtime rate is required.
As a general laborer, you will assist machine operators in processing corrugated sheets according to written specifications/diagrams. You will be responsible for assisting with routine machine set-ups, quality checks (including proper measurements) and identifying potential problems with the product. Additionally, you will be responsible for administrative work such as tracking and reporting data related to production metrics. These responsibilities are performed in a fast-paced environment that prioritizes safety and quality. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Move or lift heavy objects
• Maintain production or work records
• Examine products or work to verify conformance to specifications
• Clean rooms or work areas
• Adjust production equipment/machinery set-up
• Clean equipment or machinery
• Monitor production machinery/equipment operation to detect problems
• Sort manufacturing materials or products
• Load, unload or stack containers/materials and product
• Other duties as assigned

Shift start: 7:00AM or 3:00PM or 11:00PM
Shift length: 8 - 12 hours
Monday-Friday, some weekends

• Health, dental insurance - available after 60 days
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan

• Must pass drug screen
• Must pass background check
• Can lift 50 lbs
• Must be at least 18+ years old

Founded in 1898, International Paper is an American pulp and paper company that manufactures paper, packaging, and wood products. They also offer coated paperboard, corrugated packaging, food containers, and recycling.

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