Entry Manufacturing Laborer - 2nd Shift

International Paper•Waxahachie, TX

26d•Onsite

About The Position

The Entry Manufacturing Laborer works at International Paper’s Waxahachie Sheet Feeder in Waxahachie, Texas. The role involves counting, measuring, stacking, and checking finished product for accuracy, appearance, and conformance to specifications. The laborer operates a count station and load tag printer, handles non-conforming materials, reads orders, and prepares dunnage for unit strapping. The operator must wear required personal protective equipment, follow lock-out/tag-out procedures, maintain a clean work area, and safely lift or move up to 50 pounds during a regular shift. This is an hourly, full-time position on the second shift, generally 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; the shift may vary based on production needs, and weekend work may be required as needed. The stated pay rate is $20.40 per hour and up. The posting describes sign-on and retention bonuses, benefits, and opportunities for leadership training and promotion.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to read a measuring tape and ruler.
Ability to count and stack finished product.
Warehouse and/or manufacturing experience.
Stable and verifiable work history.
Ability to safely lift and move up to 50 pounds during a regular work shift.

Responsibilities

Check count accuracy and conformance to specifications.
Double-check for quality issues and communicate them to the control room operator or wet end operator.
Measure finished sheets for accuracy.
Insert the proper load tags into finished measured units.
Check unit appearance.
Operate the count station and load tag printer.
Restack non-conforming units.
Hand-flip bundles when warped or otherwise required.
Document non-conforming materials on a disposition sheet.
Determine whether an order is complete or partial.
Wear all required personal protective equipment.
Use a tape measure proficiently and use a utility knife safely.
Keep work areas clean and free of debris, including keeping the floor clear of sheets.
Safely lift and move up to 50 pounds during the regular work shift.
Follow lock-out/tag-out procedures.
Prepare and position the top dunnage for unit strapping.
Count and stack finished product.
Read orders.
Perform other duties as assigned.