Hourly Operations Technician

Position TitleOperations Technician Pay Rate$22.48/hr. to $48.20/hr. ($.44 to $2.01/hr. shift allowance)Multiple factors, including individual experience, skills, and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.CategoryHourly (full time)Physical Location:International Paper – Port Wentworth Mill1 Bonnybridge RdPort Wentworth, GA 31407The Job You Will Perform Responsible for running mill production equipment Monitoring the process to produce a high quality productFollowing detailed written and verbal proceduresAbility to troubleshoot problemsTeam oriented environment rewarding flexibility and reliabilityYou will start in an entry-level position and perform general physical activities.On the job training may involve physical, technical, and mechanical ability in order to perform the following duties:Climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materialsMonitoring, adjusting, and controlling operating equipmentConducting tests and inspections of products or processes to evaluate quality or performanceThe Skills You Will BringMust be currently 18 years of age or older at the start of employmentHigh School Diploma or GED at the start of employmentAbility to safely operate equipment in a heavy industrial environmentAbility to work shift work, including nights, weekends and holidaysAbility to comprehend and follow complex directions in oral, written or electronic formatsAbility to safely operate mobile equipmentAbility to success in a team-based, high performance work environmentAbility to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without accommodationAbility to work at heights, on ladders and in confined spacesAbility to pass drug screens & background checksAbility to productively use MS office, including email, word and excelPrior successful work experience in a manufacturing and/or military environmentAbility to work well with teamsDesire for career advancementAbility to learn accurately through self-studyThe Career You Will BuildLeadership trainingPromotional opportunitiesThe Benefits You Will EnjoyInternational Paper’s GCF business 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, and Paid Time Off.The Impact You Will MakeWe 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 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.The Culture You Will ExperienceInternational 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 JoinInternational 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. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion.Our GCF business helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. Our safe, high-quality pulp forms the basis for a wide range of applications like towel and tissue products, diapers, feminine care, incontinence and other personal care products. Following International Paper’s strategic review, GCF is transitioning to become a standalone company supported by American Industrial Partners, positioning us to deliver enhanced value to customers and continue shaping a healthier, more sustainable future. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.comInternational 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.