Position Title:

Production Associate/Utility

Pay Rate:

Starting at $21.58/Hour + shift differential

After successful completion of training and based upon position, position will pay up to $24.57/Hour + shift differential

Sign On Bonus:

$500 after 90 days,

$500 after 6 months,

$500 after 1 year and an additional bonus at 2 years

Category/Shift:

Hourly Full-Time

1^st Shift (7:00 AM – 3:00 PM)

-The plant operates 24/5

-Must be open to working both 2^nd and 3^rd shift

-Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as needed; significant overtime may be needed during busy periods.

Physical Location:

Plant City Box

2402 Police Center Drive

Plant City, FL 33566

The Job You Will Perform:

Following all safety rules and practices
Reading factory work orders, print cards, and other documents to learn customer requirements.
Identifying stock and products that correspond to work orders.
Performing assigned duties to ensure that production needs are met.
Assisting other associates as needed; break relief for all Flexo machines.
Accurately using tape measures and other measurements and test equipment
Inspecting, counting, stacking, and unitizing products according to customer specifications
Identifying and segregating nonconforming (reject) products and materials
Accurately completing time sheets, reports, lists, and other records
Keeping the supervisor informed of any problems and/or unusual situations.
Maintaining work areas to plant standards of housekeeping
Maintaining teamwork with machine crews and other associates
Performing quality inspections and tests, and recording findings
Learning Converting Operator & Assistant Operator duties/responsibilities fill in when needed.
Following prescribed practices in all circumstances
Continually monitoring the quality and quantity of production
Using available time to prepare for set-ups and runs by obtaining factory spec sheets, obtaining, and aiding tooling, ink, and other supplies.
Performing assigned clean up functions, such as blowing down the machine, wiping off shafts, cleaning ink systems, vacuuming and sweeping the machine area, and picking up and aiding miscellaneous scrap
Follow the direction of the machine operator to which assigned.
Working effectively as a team member
Performing other duties as assigned by supervision

The Skills You Will Bring:

Manufacturing/production work experience preferred
Ability to identify quality defects and monitor the quality of production
The ability to work in a demanding environment with minimal supervision
The ability to accurately read a tape measure and use basic shop math
The ability to accurately perform tasks after being explained and demonstrated, follow instructions, ask questions, and work effectively as a member of a team
Punctuality, excellent work ethic, and a cheerful outlook

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) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting 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.

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