About the Role
This role involves processing corrugated sheets according to specifications, preparing products for the next operation, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met in a manufacturing environment. It offers opportunities for learning, growth, and advancement within the company.
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 prepare product for the next operation.
- Assist with routine machine set-ups, quality checks (including proper measurements) and recognize potential problems with the product.
- Perform tasks 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.
Requirements
- High school diploma or state registered GED preferred.
- Manufacturing experience preferred but not necessary.
- 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.
- Ability to work effectively in a standing and walking environment for most of the shift.
- Ability to work in a loud noise level environment.
- Ability to work in a plant where temperature can fluctuate.
- Ability to handle an average weight of 10-15 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work around moving mechanical parts.
Skills
- Basic computer skills
- Communication skills
- Teamwork
- Reading comprehension
- Writing skills
- Document interpretation
- Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
- Quality maintenance
- Safety adherence
- Following safety procedures
- Working overtime
- Working Saturdays
- Standing and walking for extended periods
- Working in noisy environments
- Working in fluctuating temperatures
- Lifting up to 50 pounds
- Working around moving machinery
Location
- Buffalo, NY
Work Type
- Hourly
- Full-Time
- Monday through Friday
- 1st shift
- Overtime
- Weekends
Experience Level
- Entry Level
Education Level
- High school diploma or GED preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $22.25/hour
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short-term Disability
- Long-term Disability
- 401(k)
- Pension (where applicable)
- Paid Time Off
- Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
- Voluntary Benefits (home, auto, vision, pets insurance)
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance
- Company-funded retirement contributions
About the Company
- International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) is a global producer of sustainable packaging, pulp and other fiber-based products, and one of the world's largest recyclers.
- Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 39,000 colleagues globally.
- Net sales for 2023 were $18.9 billion.
- We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe.
- We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company.
- IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years.
- International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces.
- We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
- We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day.
- We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.
- International Paper creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world.
- We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value.
Equal Opportunity
- International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.
