General Helper

Job Description

General Helper | International Paper

The Tone:
This is a manufacturing role at International Paper. The company stands as a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, providing renewable fiber-based products to customers worldwide. This General Helper position is essential for maintaining efficient operations within the manufacturing team, playing a critical role in ensuring product quality and contributing to a safe and productive work environment across all shifts. The company focuses on building a better future through sustainable practices and inclusive workplaces.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: On-site

• Team: Manufacturing Team
• Mission: To maintain efficient operations, ensure product quality, and contribute to a safe and productive work environment.
• Tech Stack: Computer data entry, gauges, test equipment

What You’ll Actually Do
• Operate Production Equipment: Perform a variety of duties across different manufacturing roles, such as working at the Die Cutter Pusher Bar, Double-Head Stitcher, Semi-Stitcher, Jumbo Folder Gluer Helper, Stock Handler, and Corrugator Stacker Operator to support production flow.
• Manage Material Transport: Efficiently transport a range of products and materials, including ink buckets, stitch wire boxes, coils of strapping, and over-sized cutting dies, ensuring they move smoothly between operations.
• Ensure Product Quality and Safety: Execute all assigned tasks promptly, strictly adhering to all safety procedures and guidelines, and consistently ensuring that quality product is prepared and delivered to the next operational stage.
• Complete Documentation: Accurately complete required paperwork for tracking inventory, recording downtime, and other administrative tasks, as well as performing computer data entry related to production metrics.
• Maintain Work Area: Perform essential clean-up functions regularly, which includes blowing down machines, wiping off shafts, cleaning ink systems, vacuuming, sweeping machine areas, and properly collecting and shredding scrap materials.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Previous manufacturing experience is required to contribute effectively to a production environment.
• Experience: Proven ability to count and stack finished products, alongside experience in accurately reading factory orders.
• Skills:
1. Basic Shop Math: Proficiency in foundational mathematical calculations for manufacturing tasks.
2. Equipment Reading: Capability to accurately read gauges and other test equipment.
3. Detail Orientation: Strong attention to detail for thorough product inspection and quality assurance.
4. Documentation Accuracy: Ability to accurately complete quality and administrative documents.
5. Operational Compliance: Strong commitment to safety practices and the ability to follow directions effectively.