Production Associate

International Paper • North Kansas City, MO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Associate, also referred to as a Manufacturing Associate, performs a variety of activities to maintain plant equipment and support production needs. The role requires following safety rules and procedures, protecting personal and team-member safety, observing lockout/tagout and MSK requirements, and using required personal protective equipment. Associates must follow housekeeping standards, work effectively with teammates, and operate machinery at safe speeds while maintaining product quality and meeting customer needs.

The position is based at 1910 Warren Street, North Kansas City, Missouri 64116. It is a second-shift, full-time hourly role scheduled Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Daily and weekly overtime, including weekends, may be required as business conditions require. Starting pay is $20.63 per hour. Sign-on bonuses are listed as $500 after 30 days, $500 after 6 months, $500 after 1 year, and an additional bonus at 2 years.

Requirements

• Ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job with or without accommodation.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to accurately read a measuring tape and ruler and understand job specifications.
• Ability to use basic shop math, including adding and subtracting units of measure, reading and copying figures, and counting and recording figures.
• Ability to learn, follow written and oral instructions, ask questions, and work effectively as a team member.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently from directions when needed and use common-sense understanding to carry out instructions and address problems.
• Ability to detect, prevent, and resolve quality issues.
• Ability to perform constant standing, walking, and reaching at or below shoulder level; frequent twisting, bending, and lifting from the ground; and repetitive lifting up to 35 pounds.
• Willingness and ability to work daily and weekly overtime, including weekends, as business conditions require.
• Willingness to accept direction from the Operator.
• Must use required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, ear plugs, steel-toed shoes, and safety vest, as well as other equipment as required.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety rules and practices.
• Read factory work orders, print cards, and other documents to understand customer requirements.
• Identify stock and products corresponding to work orders.
• Perform assigned duties to meet production needs.
• Assist other associates as needed.
• Use tape measures and other measurement and test equipment accurately.
• Inspect, count, stack, and unitize products according to customer specifications.
• Identify and segregate nonconforming products and materials.
• Accurately complete time sheets, reports, lists, and other records.
• Keep the supervisor informed of problems or unusual situations.
• Maintain work areas to plant housekeeping standards.
• Work as a team with machine crews and other associates.
• Detect, prevent, and resolve quality issues, involving the Operator or management as needed.
• Follow directions from the Operator to support efficient operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including vacation and holidays
• Retirement and pension plans
• 401(k) matching and company-funded retirement contributions
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance, including short-term and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Education and development, including tuition reimbursement
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Voluntary benefits, including home, auto, vision, and pet insurance
• Leadership training and promotional opportunities
• Sign-on bonuses: $500 after 30 days, $500 after 6 months, $500 after 1 year, and an additional bonus at 2 years

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed