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International Paper

Compounder II

Pearl, IL · On-site

$21.08/hr

" Position Title: 1st shirt Entry-level Ink Technician Pay Rate : $21.08/hr Category/Shift : Hourly Full-Time 8am-4:30pm - Monday-Friday) Physical Location : Bedford Park Specialty Products 5300 W 73rd ...

International Paper

Compounder I

Marysville, OH

$21.51/hr

Position Title: 1st shift Entry-level Blend Plant Operator Pay Rate : $21.51/hr Category/Shift : Hourly Full-Time 7am-3pm - Monday-Friday) Physical Location : 13307 Industrial Parkway Marysville, OH ...

International Paper Company

Compounder I

Marysville, OH · On-site

$21.51/hr

Position Title: 1st shift Entry-level Blend Plant Operator Pay Rate : $21.51/hr Category/Shift : Hourly Full-Time 7am-3pm - Monday-Friday) Physical Location : 13307 Industrial Parkway Marysville, OH ...

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Compounder II

International Paper

Pearl, IL • On-site

$21.08/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

International Paper rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 292 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

294th of 538 rated manufacturers

Job description


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Position Title:
1st shirt Entry-level Ink Technician
Pay Rate:
$21.08/hr
Category/Shift:
Hourly Full-Time 8am-4:30pm - Monday-Friday)
Physical Location:
Bedford Park Specialty Products
5300 W 73rd St
Bedford Park, IL 60638
The Job You Will Perform:
  • Ink production
  • QC of finished product
  • Staging inks for shipping
  • Moving drums
  • Chemical handling
  • General housekeeping
  • Accurately completing quality and administrative documents and following directions
The Skills You Will Bring:
  • Goal oriented
  • Good communication skills
  • Good math skills
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds repetitively
  • Desire to work in a fast paced manufacturing environment
The Benefits You Will Enjoy:
  • Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays
  • Retirement, pension, and 401k Matching Program
  • Medical & Dental
  • Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
  • Life & Disability Insurance
The Career You Will Build:
  • Leadership training
  • Promotional opportunities

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. In Russia, we have a 50/50 joint venture, Ilim Group, the country's largest integrated manufacturer of pulp and paper. 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.
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International Paper 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.

Industry

Paper manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Memphis, TN, US

Year founded

1898

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