What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer challenging assignments and total rewards in countries around the world. When we say infinite possibilities, we mean it. Apply now and join a community that improves people’s lives, the planet and our company’s performance by transforming renewable resources into products people depend on every day.
Position Title: Production Associate. Offering the best advancement opportunities available in decades! Applicants may be considered for openings in any of our operations departments. Check out this video to see What a career at International Paper may look like!
Pay Rate: Production Associates start at an hourly rate of $22.04/hr.
After an initial onboarding period, the Production Associate immediately begin a state-of-the-art training and certification program to allow potential rapid advancement to higher position and increased wages.
Average annual earning potential within the first year is $50,000+, the future is bright for our top operators who have annual earnings of $90,000+.
Category/Shift: Hourly Full-Time; 12-Hour Rotating Shifts.
A 28-day cycle looks like this:
4 Day Shifts (6 a.m. – 6 p.m.) --- 7 days off
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
Physical Location: 100 Jensen Road, Prattville, AL 36067 – (334) 361-5566
The Job You Will Perform:
International Paper, Prattville Mill, a major pulp and paper producer is seeking its next generation of top operators. We offer rewarding careers which start off as a Production Associate at a starting rate of $22.04 per hour. The rate can then increase based on the position assigned. Successful operators will have the opportunity to quickly gain new skills and promote into advanced positions. Technologically advanced operations, leading edge training, outstanding benefits, and employment with a community leader awaits you.
Job Requirements:
- At least 18 years of age
- Minimum high school graduate, GED equivalent or equivalent work experience of 3 years
- Eligible for employment in the US
- Must be willing to meet the following requirements:
- Undergo a drug screen for illicit use of drugs 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
- 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)
The Skills You Will Bring:
Preferred Candidates will have:
- 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:
- Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays
- Retirement, pension, and 401k Matching Program
- Medical & Dental
- Education & Development
- Life & Disability Insurance
The Career You Will Build:
- Our training and certification program will provide many opportunities to develop new skills and advancement.
- Future opportunities may include:
- Becoming a skilled trainer for future new employees;
- Becoming a safety advocate and leader;
- Participating in Leadership Development training to allow potential growth into supervisory roles
The Impact You Will Make:
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 Experience:
International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly diverse culture.
The Company 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. Net sales for 2021 were $19.4 billion. 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.
Prattville AL 36067