Folder Gluer Assistant Operator - 1st Shift

International Paper•Holly Springs, NC

4h•Onsite

About The Position

International Paper is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, employing more than 65,000 team members across over 30 countries. Headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, with EMEA headquarters in London, UK, the company reported net sales of $18.6 billion in 2024 and acquired DS Smith in 2025. International Paper is dedicated to building a better future for people, the planet, and the company, upholding sustainable practices for over 125 years. They foster employee well-being through safe, caring, and inclusive workplaces that value diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. The company is committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged, and have the opportunity to perform their best work daily. This position, located at Holly Springs Specialty Sheets in Holly Springs, NC, is for a Folder Gluer Assistant Operator on the 1st Shift. The role involves assisting the Operator and other team members in machine setup, feeding raw materials into converting machines, stacking finished products onto conveyor lines, feeding converted materials through bundlers, preparing pads for stacking, performing quality checks, monitoring product quality, and conducting end-of-shift cleanups.

Requirements

Must follow all plant rules including wearing of PPE at all times
Basic reasoning, mathematical, reading, and maintenance skills
Must be able to read a tape measure to 1/16 of an inch
Able to use basic hand tools
Must be dependable and report to work on-time for start of shift when scheduled and overtime as needed
Must be able to read and understand work orders
Communicate to team members about non-conformities
Communicate to supervisors about health and safety issues
Previous Manufacturing experience required

Nice To Haves

Corrugated experience preferred, but not required
Experience with folder gluers preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Follow all plant health and safety standards including wearing proper PPE
Assist Operator and other team members in setting up machine to prepare for running of orders
Setup board in feeding section
Setting feed sections up
Feeding raw material into converting machines
Stacking finished product onto conveyor lines
Feeding converted materials through bundlers
Preparing bottom pads and side pads for stacking
Perform all quality checks and alert Operator of any non-conformities
Monitor quality of incoming stock and finished product during runs
Perform end of shift cleanups