1st shift Utility Operator

International Paper•Griffin, GA

1h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time entry level Utility Operator position for new manufacturing associates. The role involves performing assigned duties to ensure production needs are met, assisting other associates, and maintaining work areas to plant standards of housekeeping. Key responsibilities include monitoring and operating the waste water system, cleaning the filter press, monitoring the starch kitchen and operations, and managing inventory and waste water chemicals. The position requires adherence to all safety rules and practices, reading factory work orders, identifying stock, accurately using measurement equipment, and inspecting products. International Paper is committed to building a better future for people, the planet, and the company, with a long history of sustainable practices. The company promotes employee well-being through safe, caring, and inclusive workplaces, fostering a diverse culture where all individuals are respected, valued, and engaged. International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, with EMEA headquarters in London, UK. The company employs more than 65,000 team members globally, serving customers in over 30 countries, and focuses on making the world safer and more productive through sustainable packaging solutions. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion, and in 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith. The company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

Requirements

The ability to perform the duties / responsibilities of the job with or without accommodation
The ability to read, write, and speak English
The ability to accurately read a measuring tape and ruler
The ability to use basic shop math
The ability to learn
The ability to follow instructions, ask questions, and work effectively as a member of a team

Responsibilities

Following all safety rules and practices
reading factory work orders, print cards, and other documents to learn customer
identifying stock and products that correspond to work orders
performing assigned duties to insure that production needs are met
assisting other associates as needed
monitor and operate waste water system
clean out filter press for waste water system
monitor the starch kitchen and operations
monitor inventory and waste water chemicals
accurately using tape measures and other measurement and test equipment
inspecting, counting, stacking, and unitizing products according to customer specifications
identifying and segregating nonconforming (reject) products and materials
keeping the supervisor informed of any problems and/or unusual situations
maintaining work areas to plant standards of housekeeping
maintaining teamwork with machine crews and other associates
Performing other duties as assigned by supervision