Production Associate
Listed on 2026-09-22
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Manufacturing / Production
Machine Operator, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Job Description
Position Title:
Production Associate
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.
- 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
- Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays
- Retirement, pension, and 401k Matching Program
- Medical & Dental
- Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Promotional opportunities
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 ExperienceInternational 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.
TheCompany You Will Join
International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe.
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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.
About Us The Benefits You Will Enjoy- International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental,…
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