**Job Description**

**Position Title:**

**Production Worker**

**Pay Rate** :

Production Workers start as entry level at an hourly rate of $24.54/hr.

After an initial onboarding period, the Production Worker new hires immediately begin a state-of-the-art training and certification program to allow potential rapid advancement to higher position and increased wages. Once certified in job assignment, potential earning increases to $33.42 per hour with an ability to earn more as you continue to certify in ladder positions.

**Physical Location** :

[Springfield Mill

801 42 nd Street

Springfield, OR 97478

541-741-5700

**Category/Shift** :

Hourly Full-Time; 12-Hour Rotating Shifts.

4 Day Shifts (6 a.m. – 6 p.m.) --- 4 days off between schedule change

4 Night Shifts (6 p.m. – 6 a.m.) --- 4 days off between schedule change

**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 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

**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 Disability Plan, 401(k) and Pension, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.

**The Career You Will Build:**

Our training and certification program will provide many opportunities to develop new skills for advancement.

Future opportunities may include:

+ Becoming a skilled trainer for future new employees

+ Becoming a safety advocate and leader

+ Leadership Development training to allow for potential growth into supervisory roles

**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:**

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 a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

**The Company You Will Join:**

International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value. Learn more at internationalpaper.com.

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 reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.

**Job Identification** 2002671

**Job Category** Production/Facility

**Job Schedule** Full time