Operator Helper Jobs in Sandwich, IL (NOW HIRING)

Pay Rate: 

$23.27/hr for first 45 working days (probationary period). Then $27.09/hr. 

Category/Shift: 

Hourly Full-Time   2nd Shift Monday - Friday

                                  3rd Shift Sunday-Thursday

Candidates must be willing to work alternative shifts, weekends and overtime as required.

  *  2nd shift - 3:00pm to 11:00pm / 3:00pm to 3:00am / 11:00am to 11:00pm

  *  3rd shift - 11:00pm to 7:00am / 11:00pm to 11:00am / 7:00pm to 7:00am

  Physical Location:

1001 Knell Street

Montgomery, IL 60538

The Job You Will Perform: 

• Follow all safety rules and practices

• Learning customer requirements and specifications by reading factory work orders, print cards and design specifications

• Coordinate activities with other machine crew members to efficiently set up and run orders

• Maintain quality and production standards as required by the company

• Perform set up functions as directed by the operator

• Continually monitor the quality and quantity of production

• Use available time to prepare for set ups and runs by obtaining protection sheets, obtaining and asiding tooling, in, and other supplies and tearing apart pallet cards

• Perform assigned clean up functions

• Perform minor cutting die repairs

• Perform quality inspections and tests and recording findings

• Learn press operator duties and responsibilities

• Follow prescribed practices in all circumstances 

• Perform other duties as assigned 

The Skills You Will Bring: 

• Ability to accurately read a measuring tape and ruler

• Ability to use basic shop math

• Ability to learn and follow instructions, ask questions and work effectively as a member of a team

• Ability to read, write and speak English

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:

Leadership training, promotional opportunities within a global company.

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/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.