Entry Level Production Associate

** Job Description*
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* Position Title:

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* ** Entry Level Production Associate*
* ** Pay Rate** :

Production Associates start as entry level at an hourly rate of $26/hr.

After an initial onboarding period, the Entry Level new hires immediately begin a state-of-the-art training and certification program to allow potential rapid advancement to higher position and increased wages.

** Physical Location** :

Cedar River Mill

4600 C St SW

Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

** Category/Shift** :

Hourly Full-Time; 12-Hour Rotating Shifts.

- Dupont Schedule

4 Night Shifts (6 p.m.

- 6 a.m.) --- 3 days off

3 Day Shifts (6 a.m.

- 6 p.m.) --- 1 day off

3 Night Shifts (6 p.m.

- 6 a.m.) --- 3 days off

4 Day Shifts (6 a.m.

- 6 p.m.) --- 7 days off

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* Job Requirements:

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* + At least 18 years of age

+ Minimum high school graduate, GED, or equivalent work experience

+ Eligible for employment in the US

+ Must be willing to meet the following requirements:

+ Operate or work in industrial conditions (may be warm/hot, dusty/dirty, around hazardous chemicals, noise, heavy machinery or elevated working surfaces (with proper safety training and safety protection)

+ Undergo a drug screen for illicit use of drugs as a condition of employment

+ Undergo a job-related health assessment as a condition of employment

+ Submit to periodic drug screens as a condition of employment

+ Work any shift and/or a rotating shift schedule

+ Work overtime on a regular basis and with last minute notification

+ Work holidays and/or weekends on a regular basis

+ Wear required safety equipment

** The Job you will Perform:*
* + You will start in an entry-level position and perform general physical activities.

+ On the job training may involve physical, technical, and mechanical ability in order to perform the following duties:

+ Climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials

+ Monitoring, adjusting, and controlling operating equipment

+ Conducting tests and inspections of products or processes to evaluate quality or performance

** The Skills You Will Bring:*
* + Critical Thinking - Analyze and use logic to address issues

+ Mechanical Aptitude - Capacity to apply mechanical principles to solve problems

+ Team Player - Collaborate and work cooperatively across a multifunctional team

+ Dependability - Being reliable, responsible, and dependable

+ Self-Motivation - Exerting effort towards training to move up to next position and accepting feedback to make improvements or take corrective action

** Preferred candidates have the following skills and/or experience(s):*
* + Demonstrated stability through a consistent work history with at least 2-years consecutive employment; or,

+ Demonstrated combination of technical training and school leadership activities; or,

+ Other technical training or certifications such as Ready to Work programs

** About Us*
* ** 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 and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, 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:

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* 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…