Press Helper - Entry Level

International Paper•Hillsboro, OR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

International Paper is seeking an entry-level General Production Associate (Press Helper) with the ability and aptitude to progress to the top job in the department. The role supports printing production by managing ink, loading rolls onto the unwinder, removing printed rolls from the rewinder, and completing assigned tasks during order changeovers. The position also involves learning and following safety procedures, maintaining general housekeeping, and performing other duties as assigned. This is an hourly, full-time role at the company’s Hillsboro, Oregon location. The starting pay is $24.39 per hour, including any applicable shift differential. Employees must be willing to work day, swing, and graveyard shifts, as well as weekends, holidays, Saturdays, and mandatory overtime as required. The work takes place in an industrial environment and involves standing, reaching, twisting, exposure to seasonal temperatures, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Required PPE includes hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, and steel-toed safety shoes. International Paper describes its work as creating sustainable packaging solutions and its culture as safe, caring, inclusive, and supportive of employee well-being. Career opportunities include leadership training and promotional opportunities.

Requirements

Basic computer skills.
Flexibility to work day, swing, and graveyard shifts.
Willingness to work weekends, holidays, Saturdays, and mandatory overtime as required.
Wear required PPE, including hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, and steel-toed safety shoes.
Learn and follow safety procedures, including Lock-Out-Tag-Out, emergency response, and other safety processes.
Ability to stand, reach, twist, work with exposure to seasonal temperatures, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Learn and follow safety procedures, including Lock Out Tag Out, emergency response, PPE, and chemical handling.
Manage the ink used to run an order.
Put rolls on the unwinder and remove rolls from the rewinder after printing.
Perform assigned tasks during changeover to the next order.
Perform general housekeeping duties.
Perform other duties as assigned.