Hourly Upstream Manufacturing Associate Jobs in Missouri

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Position Title:
Production Associate
Pay Rate:
$20.63/hr. Starting Pay
Sign-on Bonus:
$500 after 30 days,
$500 after 6 months,
$500 after 1 year and an additional bonus at 2 years
Category/2nd Shift Hourly Full-Time 3pm-11pm - Monday-Friday
Physical Location:
North Kansas City, MO
1910 Warren Street
North Kansas City, MO 64116
(816) 920-8116
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The Job You Will Perform:
The Manufacturing Associate performs a variety of activities to maintain plant equipment
The Manufacturing Associate must follow all safety rules and procedures; watch out for self and team member's safety at all times. Always follow lock out and tag out, MSK, and always use personal protective equipment (safety glasses, ear plugs, steel toed shoes & safety vest, others as required). Must understand and carry out housekeeping standards. Must demonstrate teamwork and resolve issues effectively and professionally. Must be capable of running machine at safe speeds and top quality to meet customer needs.
Primary Manufacturing Associate duties/responsibilities include:

• 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 insure that production needs are met;
• assisting other associates as needed;
• accurately using tape measures and other measurement 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; and
• Performing other duties as assigned by supervision.
  Qualifications:
• The qualifications for Manufacturing Associates are the ability to perform the duties / responsibilities of the job with or without accommodation; the ability to read, write, and speak English; the ability to accurately read a measuring tape and ruler; the ability to use basic shop math; the ability to learn; and the ability to follow instructions, ask questions, and work effectively as a member of a team.
• Production supervisors evaluate Manufacturing Associates qualifications.

The Skills You Will Bring:
Demonstrated ability to detect, prevent, and resolve quality issues, involving the Operator or management for resolution of issues or confirming quality expectations as needed. Must be able to read a standard tape measure, read and thoroughly understand job specifications, and follow written and oral directions. Must be a self-starter, able to operate from directions or independently as needed. Demonstrated ability to add and subtract all units of measure read and copy figures, and count and record figures. A comprehension level is required to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in English in written or oral form and to deal with problems. Constant standing, walking, and reaching at or below shoulder level; frequent twisting, bending, and lifting from the ground; repetitive lifting up to 35 pounds. Must be willing and able to work daily and weekly overtime, including weekends, as business conditions require. Must be willing to accept direction from the Operator to insure the most efficient operation possible. All other duties as assigned.
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
•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.