General Factory

International Paper • Buffalo, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

International Paper is seeking a General Factory worker for their Buffalo Sheet Plant. This is a full-time, hourly position primarily on the 1st shift (Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM), but requires flexibility for overtime and weekend work as needed. The role involves operating machinery, ensuring safety and quality, performing data entry, and maintaining a clean work environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or state registered GED preferred
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing experience preferred but not necessary

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

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• 401(k)
• Company-funded retirement contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED