Machine Helper Jobs in Kingsport, TN (NOW HIRING)

Position Title:
Machine Helper
Pay Rate:
$19.50
Category/Shift:
Hourly Full-Time (8:30 pm - 6:30 am Sunday-Wednesday)
Physical Location:
International Paper
120 T Elmer Cox Drive
Greeneville, TN 37743
SUMMARY
Supports machine operators in the safe and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment by performing quality inspections, material handling, setup assistance, preventive maintenance activities, and production support functions. Ensures products meet quality standards while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment. Must comply with all applicable GMP, Site Security, Safety, and Food Packaging Defense requirements referenced in the facility's GFSI Food Packaging Safety Program.
The Job You Will Perform: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned

• Feed raw materials into production machinery safely and efficiently.
• Stack, bundle, and prepare finished products according to work order specifications.
• Obtain and properly use top sheets, bottom sheets, tie sheets, routing tags, and other production materials.
• Perform required quality checks and inspections throughout the production process.
• Monitor product quality and immediately report defects, quality concerns, or production issues to the operator or supervisor.
• Complete production paperwork, routing tags, bale counts, and other required documentation accurately.
• Assist machine operators with setups, changeovers, and adjustments as needed.
• Pre-stage materials, tooling, plates, and other production components to support efficient machine operation.
• Monitor machine performance and notify operators of issues affecting production quality or efficiency.
• Assist with ink changes, material changes, and other production-related tasks when required.
• Make minor machine adjustments under operator direction and within established training guidelines.

Skills & Physical Demand
Counting and stacking finished product, reading factory order, occasional lifting / carrying up to 25 pounds required with more frequent lifting/carrying of 1-20 pounds. The job requires reaching below waist and knee, and at waist level, kneeling, squatting, and climbing stairs on rare occasions. More frequent hand/wrist work, keyboarding and mousing, power grasping, and pushing/pulling materials. More frequentwalking left and right-hand work and simple grasping and constantly standing on feet for extended periods of time.
Work Environment Employee must wear protective glasses and earplugs when using compressed air. Most of the work is inside the plant with occasional work (<1% of the time) outside. The plant is chilly in the winter (above freezing) and is hot in the summer (non-air conditioned). The plant is generally clean of debris and clutter, but the manufacturing process generates a fair amount of corrugated dust. There are not any hazardous materials in the manufacturing process. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
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 Disability, 401(k) and/or Pension (where applicable), Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.
The Career You Will Build:
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) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com
International Paper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.
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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.