Mill Entry Level

4% Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) payout

• 4% Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) payout
• Up to 8% of Gainsharing bonus

Shift/Category

Employees work a DuPont shift schedule, which requires 12‑hour shifts (5:30 AM‑5:30 PM and 5:30 PM‑5:30 AM) with rotating days and nights. This schedule also requires availability to work weekends, holidays, etc.

About

The Role

This position supports International Paper’s Henderson Mill facility. The Mill Entry Level must have a desire and ability to work as a multi‑skilled technician in a paper mill. After an initial onboarding period, the Mill Entry Level new hire immediately begins a state‑of‑the‑art training and certification program to allow potential advancement to higher position and increased wages.

The ideal candidate will have on‑the‑job success in safety, attendance, and quality of work; excellent teamwork, cooperation and problem‑solving skills; a minimum of 1‑year experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred, previous mobile equipment experience is preferred, working knowledge of standard administrative duties (typing, Word, Excel, etc.).

The Job you will Perform

• You will start in an entry‑level position, perform general physical activities and operate powered industrial trucks (PIT).
• 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

Physical, Dexterity, and Strength Requirements

• Able to lift/handle 50 pounds occasionally
• Able to lift 2 – 20 pounds regularly
• Able to climb steps and ladders
• Able to enter small vessels
• Able to work from heights
• Able to turn large valves
• Able to stand or walk for 2 – 3 hours at a time for 10 – 12 hours
• Able to work in extreme temperatures (hot/cold)
• Able to work in a noisy environment while wearing hearing protection

MINIMUM 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

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 UsThe 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 Disability, 401(k) and/or Pension (where applicable), Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), 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!…