Hourly Operations Technician - Fast Hire

We are looking to hire a confident Hourly Operations Technician to join our incredible team at International Paper in Port Wentworth, GA.
Growing your career as a Full Time Hourly Operations Technician is an incredible opportunity to develop productive skills.
If you are strong in adaptability, leadership and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of Hourly Operations Technician at International Paper today!

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. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.

Job posting expires: 09/30/2022

The Port Wentworth mill, located just outside Savannah, GA is currently seeking skilled candidates for entry level positions.  Entry Level Operators are responsible for running mill production equipment and monitoring the process to produce a high quality product.  Candidates must be aggressive learners showing the ability to follow detailed written and verbal procedures.  The mill runs 24/7/365 on a 12-hour rotating shift schedule.  Operations employee shift schedules include working weekends, holidays and a minimum of seven night shifts per months. Our team-oriented work environment rewards flexibility and reliability.  Successful candidates must have excellent general math and troubleshooting skills.  We require a work record that demonstrates high standards in attendance and job performance.   Click here if you want to see what a day-in-the-life looks like working in a pulp mill . 

Requirements:

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED.  Requirements also include the ability to pass drug and background checks.  Successful candidates must be able to perform strenuous physical labor and mentally challenging calculations.  We offer a comprehensive pay and benefit package.  Our skill-based pay structure rewards self-starters with the potential for rapid pay increases. Pay scale ranges from $20.28 to $43.48/hour.

Specific job requirements include:

• Ability to safely operate equipment in a heavy industrial environment
• Ability to work shift work, including nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to comprehend and follow complex directions in oral, written or electronic formats
• Ability to safely operate mobile equipment
• Ability to success in a team-based, high performance work environment
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without accommodation
• Ability to work at heights, on ladders and in confined spaces
• Ability to pass drug screens & background checks
• Ability to productively use MS office, including email, word and excel
• Prior successful work experience in a manufacturing and/or military environment
• Ability to work well with teams
• Desire for career advancement
• Ability to learn accurately through self-study

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.

Company Benefits:
● Learning opportunities
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Competitive salary