Labor Associate Jobs in Georgia (NOW HIRING)

Position Title: 1st shift Utility Operator 

Pay Rate: $21.03  

Category/Shift: Hourly Shift

7am - 3pm (1st shift)

** Some weekends are mandatory

** Some shifts required mandatory overtime

Physical Location:

Griffin Box Plant 330 Hudson Rd.  Griffin, Ga. 30224                      

The Job You Will Perform:  

                Miscellaneous labor associates perform assigned duties to help meet operational requirements.

                Miscellaneous labor associates report to the production supervisor for the shift to which they are assigned.  Miscellaneous labor associates also follow the direction of the equipment operator when they are assigned to a machine crew.

                 Primary miscellaneous labor 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.

                The qualifications for miscellaneous labor 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 miscellaneous labor qualifications.

The Skills You Bring Must Include:   

• 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.

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

• Paid time off including vacation and holidays

• Retirement and 401K Matching Program

• Medical and Dental

• Education and Development

• Life and Disability Insurance

The Career You Will Build:

• Leadership Training

• Career Advancement 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.