Entry Level Production Associate

International Paper • Cedar Rapids, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry-level position where Production Associates start at an hourly rate of $26/hr. After an initial onboarding period, new hires immediately begin a state-of-the-art training and certification program that allows for potential rapid advancement to higher positions and increased wages. The role involves performing general physical activities and may require climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials. Associates will also monitor, adjust, and control operating equipment, and conduct tests and inspections of products or processes to evaluate quality or performance. The work environment is industrial and may be warm/hot, dusty/dirty, involve hazardous chemicals, noise, heavy machinery, or elevated working surfaces, with proper safety training and protection provided.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age
• Minimum high school graduate, GED, or equivalent work experience
• Eligible for employment in the US
• Willing to operate or work in industrial conditions (may be warm/hot, dusty/dirty, around hazardous chemicals, noise, heavy machinery or elevated working surfaces)
• Undergo a drug screen for illicit use of drugs as a condition of employment
• Undergo a job-related health assessment as a condition of employment
• Submit to periodic drug screens as a condition of employment
• Work any shift and/or a rotating shift schedule
• Work overtime on a regular basis and with last minute notification
• Work holidays and/or weekends on a regular basis
• Wear required safety equipment
• Critical Thinking – Analyze and use logic to address issues
• Mechanical Aptitude – Capacity to apply mechanical principles to solve problems
• Team Player – Collaborate and work cooperatively across a multifunctional team
• Dependability – Being reliable, responsible, and dependable
• Self-Motivation – Exerting effort towards training to move up to next position and accepting feedback to make improvements or take corrective action

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated stability through a consistent work history with at least 2-years consecutive employment
• Demonstrated combination of technical training and school leadership activities
• Other technical training or certifications such as Ready to Work programs

Responsibilities

• Climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials
• Monitoring, adjusting, and controlling operating equipment
• Conducting tests and inspections of products or processes to evaluate quality or performance
• Perform general physical activities

What This Job Offers

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