The entry level General Factory position accomplishes a variety of functions within the operation ... We're one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the ...
The entry level General Factory position accomplishes a variety of functions within the operation ... We're one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the ...
Production Associate
Fond Du Lac, WI · On-site
$23.87 - $28.95/hr
Ability to practice great factory housekeeping * Ability to work overtime as needed The Benefits You Will Enjoy: International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and ...
Production Associate
Fond Du Lac, WI · On-site
$23.87 - $28.95/hr
Ability to practice great factory housekeeping * Ability to work overtime as needed The Benefits You Will Enjoy: International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and ...
General Labor
$22.86/hr
Reading factory orders * Accurately reading gauges and other test equipment * Utilizing basic shop ... International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces.
General Labor
$22.86/hr
Reading factory orders * Accurately reading gauges and other test equipment * Utilizing basic shop ... International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces.
Part Time Evening Factory Cleaner Stathakis is seeking a dependable evening factory cleaner for a ... Restock paper products, soap, and other janitorial supplies * Clean common areas and help maintain ...
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Part Time Evening Factory Cleaner Stathakis is seeking a dependable evening factory cleaner for a ... Restock paper products, soap, and other janitorial supplies * Clean common areas and help maintain ...
Production Associate
$23.95 - $28.16/hr
Counting and stacking finished product Reading factory orders The Benefits You Will Enjoy: International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including ...
Production Associate
$23.95 - $28.16/hr
Counting and stacking finished product Reading factory orders The Benefits You Will Enjoy: International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including ...
New Hire
Petersburg, VA · On-site
$20.96/hr
Reading factory orders The Benefits You Will Enjoy: International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance ...
New Hire
Petersburg, VA · On-site
$20.96/hr
Reading factory orders The Benefits You Will Enjoy: International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance ...
General Labor
$23.11/hr
Counting and stacking finished product Reading factory orders Accurately reading gauges and other ... International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces.
General Labor
$23.11/hr
Counting and stacking finished product Reading factory orders Accurately reading gauges and other ... International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces.
Base Rate Utility
Putnam, CT · On-site
$23.02 - $23.45/hr
Reading factory orders The Benefits You Will Enjoy: International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance ...
Base Rate Utility
Putnam, CT · On-site
$23.02 - $23.45/hr
Reading factory orders The Benefits You Will Enjoy: International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance ...
Manufacturing Associate
$27.41/hr
Reading factory orders * Following written and oral instructions * Reading a tape measure The Benefits You Will Enjoy: International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and ...
Manufacturing Associate
$27.41/hr
Reading factory orders * Following written and oral instructions * Reading a tape measure The Benefits You Will Enjoy: International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and ...
Manufacturing Associate
Wooster, OH · On-site
$26.15/hr
Reading factory orders * Following written and oral instructions * Reading a tape measure The Benefits You Will Enjoy: International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and ...
Manufacturing Associate
Wooster, OH · On-site
$26.15/hr
Reading factory orders * Following written and oral instructions * Reading a tape measure The Benefits You Will Enjoy: International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and ...
General Helper
$22.63/hr
Reading factory orders * Your positive attitude and great attendance record The Benefits You Will Enjoy: International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement ...
General Helper
$22.63/hr
Reading factory orders * Your positive attitude and great attendance record The Benefits You Will Enjoy: International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement ...
Reading factory orders * Accurately reading gauges and other test equipment * Utilizing basic shop ... International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans ...
Reading factory orders * Accurately reading gauges and other test equipment * Utilizing basic shop ... International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans ...
Reading factory orders * Accurately reading gauges and other test equipment * Utilizing basic shop ... International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans ...
Reading factory orders * Accurately reading gauges and other test equipment * Utilizing basic shop ... International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans ...
New Hire Production Associate
Fort Smith, AR · On-site
$21/hr
The Skills You Will Bring: • Counting and stacking finished product • Reading factory orders About Us The Benefits You Will Enjoy: International Paper offers a benefits package that includes ...
New Hire Production Associate
Fort Smith, AR · On-site
$21/hr
The Skills You Will Bring: • Counting and stacking finished product • Reading factory orders About Us The Benefits You Will Enjoy: International Paper offers a benefits package that includes ...
Plant Utility
$22.70/hr
Reading factory orders * Ability to read a tape measure The Benefits You Will Enjoy: International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical ...
Plant Utility
$22.70/hr
Reading factory orders * Ability to read a tape measure The Benefits You Will Enjoy: International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical ...
Production/General Labor
$27.12/hr
Reading factory orders The Benefits You Will Enjoy: International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance ...
Production/General Labor
$27.12/hr
Reading factory orders The Benefits You Will Enjoy: International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance ...
Production Associate
$23.47/hr
Reading factory orders The Benefits You Will Enjoy: International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance ...
Production Associate
$23.47/hr
Reading factory orders The Benefits You Will Enjoy: International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance ...
Job ID: 16606 The Media Factory Lead is responsible for coordinating daily workflow to ensure that ... BQ-470 / Mueller Martini Perfect Binders, Horizon Stitchliner 5500, Paper cutter and 3 knife ...
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Job ID: 16606 The Media Factory Lead is responsible for coordinating daily workflow to ensure that ... BQ-470 / Mueller Martini Perfect Binders, Horizon Stitchliner 5500, Paper cutter and 3 knife ...
Location Helper
$22.81 - $24.99/hr
Reading factory orders * Accurately reading gauges and other test equipment * Utilizing basic shop ... International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces.
Location Helper
$22.81 - $24.99/hr
Reading factory orders * Accurately reading gauges and other test equipment * Utilizing basic shop ... International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces.
Reading factory orders * Follow written and oral instructions * Reading a tape measure * The Benefits You Will Enjoy: International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and ...
Reading factory orders * Follow written and oral instructions * Reading a tape measure * The Benefits You Will Enjoy: International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and ...
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| Aspect | Paper Factory | Paper Machine Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | High school diploma or equivalent; technical training often preferred | High school diploma; technical training or certification in machine operation |
| Work Environment | Manufacturing plant, often noisy and physically demanding | Inside paper production machinery, focused on machine operation and maintenance |
| Industry Usage | Used broadly in paper manufacturing facilities | Specific role within paper manufacturing plants, operating paper machines |
The Paper Factory is a broad term referring to the entire manufacturing facility, while the Paper Machine Operator is a specific role within that factory responsible for operating and maintaining paper production machinery. Both roles require technical skills and work in similar environments, but the factory encompasses the entire production process, whereas the operator focuses on machine operation.

Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 10 days ago
Graphic Packaging International rating
6.8
Based on 119 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
66th of 109 rated packaging manufacturers
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The entry level General Factory position accomplishes a variety of functions within the operation to ensure that safety, quality, productivity, and communications standards are met and maintained. This current opportunity will work mainly alongside the Die Cutting Department to breakout, remove waste from die cut sheets, palletize, tag and wrap loads, operate/maintain Baler, and tie bales.
SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:
- 1st Shift
- Must be willing and able to work overtime.
JOB FUNCTIONS:Job functions include, but are not limited to the following
- Work within and adhere to GPI's core values of Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships and Teamwork.
- Responsible for understanding and adhering to all GMP, Safety, Food Safety, Quality Rules and Procedures (Training will be provided).
- Safely operate, stretch wrapper, pallet jacks, power dolly/lift, air/pneumatic chisel hammer, other warehouse equipment.
- Remove die cut trim and waste from die cut sheets.
- Sort and inspect finished goods to assure customer quality expectations are maintained.
- Identify cutting defects that can be corrected in the stripping area.
- Monitor the work being performed, recognizing and correcting damage caused in the stripping process.
- Work in conjunction with the other General Factory workers, Material Handlers, and Die Cutting Operators in the process.
- Move finished goods or WIP product (work in progress) as directed.
- Help maintain workflow of material and production within facility.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the area (remove stray cartons, sweep up, etc.).
- Operate/Maintain Baler, and tie bales.
- Follow all Plant Safety rules and maintain a safe working environment.
- May be cross-trained to perform Warehouse duties.
- May be cross-trained to work in the Finishing Department and perform Case Sealing duties.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Comply with company Safety policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
- Share an obligation to protect and strengthen Graphic Packaging International's good reputation in our relationships with customers, employees, suppliers, competitors, investors, and governmental agencies, and to act consistently with our core values: Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships, and Teamwork.
- Ability to follow directions and work well in a solo or team environment.
- Ability to work under minimal supervision.
- Ability to learn documentation procedures for movement of materials and be able to complete the forms efficiently and accurately.
- Basic mechanical skills
- Good attendance
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Work environment involves constant exposure to adverse conditions such as dust, noise, fumes, weather, poor lighting, or heavy machinery/equipment.
- Awkward and/or repetitive movements.
- Grasping, Gripping, Climbing, Walking, Standing, Bending, Reaching, Pushing, Pulling, Sweeping, and other.
- Frequent Lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Use of various hand and electrical tools and equipment.
- Visual acuity at short distances. Needed to detect variances in job numbers, register and collator marks.
- Color vision needed to detect inappropriate color of product.
Required Experience
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma/Equivalent preferred.
- Basic reading and writing.
- Basic math.
BENEFITS:
Our employee's health and quality of life are important to us. That's why we offer a benefits program that supports and protects them, their families, and their future.
- Life Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Accident and Sickness Plan
Optional benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
- 401(k) plan
- Vacation and Holiday Pay
At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We're one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world's most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities. With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry's best to reward the talented people who make our company successful. If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we'd love to hear from you. Learn more about us at www.graphicpkg.com.
Inspired Packaging. A World of Difference.
Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law.
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Industry
Plastics and rubber products manufacturing
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Atlanta, GA, US
Year founded
1978