General Factory

International Paper•Buffalo, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a General Factory position at International Paper’s Buffalo Sheet Plant. The role involves complying with all company safety policies and procedures, maintaining good housekeeping, and performing duties as assigned by a supervisor. Responsibilities include checking the machine area for safety, cleanliness, and mechanical problems at the start of the shift, processing corrugated sheets according to specifications, assisting with routine machine set-ups and quality checks, and ensuring product quality and timely delivery to the next operation. The role also requires completing paperwork for tracking, entering computer data related to production metrics, and performing end-of-shift cleanup to maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or state registered GED preferred
Manufacturing experience preferred but not necessary
Stable work history
Must have basic computer skills
Must have reliable transportation
Ability to communicate and work well with others
Ability to read, write, and interpret documents
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide
Ability to maintain quality and safety
Ability to understand and follow safety procedures
Ability to work overtime and some Saturdays when scheduled
Standing and walking are required for most of the shift
Noise level in the work environment is loud
Temperature in plant can fluctuate due to outside temperatures
Physical activity requires handling an average weight of 10-15 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds
While performing duties of this job, employees are around moving mechanical parts

Responsibilities

Comply with all company safety policies and procedures, and maintain good housekeeping
Perform all duties as required and assigned by immediate supervisor
At shift start, check machine area for safety, cleanliness, and mechanical problems
Process corrugated sheets according to written specifications/diagrams and prepares product for the next operation
Assist with routine machine set-ups, quality checks (including proper measurements) and recognize potential problems with the product
Tasks must be performed in a timely fashion, following all safety procedures and ensuring quality product arrives at the next operation
Complete paperwork for tracking as well as computer data entry relating to production metrics.
End of shift cleanup
Maintain clean and safe work environment throughout shift