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Entry Level Production Associate

Job in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, 52404, USA
Listing for: International Paper
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-03
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Production, Assembly
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 26 USD Hourly USD 26.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Description

Entry Level Production Associate

Position Title

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 positions 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

Job Requirements
  • 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
Job Duties / Responsibilities
  • Start in an entry-level position and perform general physical activities.
  • On-the-job training may involve physical, technical, and mechanical ability 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.
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 – exert effort towards training to move up to next position and accept feedback to make improvements or take corrective action
Preferred Candidates
  • 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
Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity / Disability Accommodation

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 reasona or .

Job

Identification

2002577

Job Category

Production/Facility

Job Schedule

Full time

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Position Requirements
Less than 1 Year work experience
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