New Hire

What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? It is time to embrace your Infinite Possibilities. This is your opportunity to be part of International Paper, a Fortune 500 company and global leader in paper and packaging products. IP is known for our commitment to the environment and to cutting-edge technology. We have spent more than 100 years creating new ideas, and we are looking for people who can collaborate to help us build on our history, while creating future success. We are committed to attracting, preparing, promoting and supporting our teams. At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer benefits, challenges, global opportunities and total rewards. When we say Infinite Possibilities, we mean it.

International Paper’s Lynchburg Container Plant located at 3491 Mayflower Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24501, is a manufacturer of corrugated packaging. This position will assist operators in processing corrugated sheets according to written specifications/diagrams and prepares product for the next operation. The successful candidate for the New Hire General Laborer classification must be able to:

• Abide by safe working practices and policies, work safely, and wear necessary personal protective equipment
• Pass a pre-employment test, drug screen, health assessment and background check

• Have at least 6 months of manufacturing experience
• Work first shift (7am – 3pm), second-shift (3pm – 11pm), or third shift (11pm – 7am) with overtime
• Work cooperatively with peers and supervisors and have a good attitude with willingness to learn
• Work independently as well as in a team environment
• Must be able to lift and mount print plates, cutting dies and ink buckets weighing up to approximately 50 pounds. Must be able to safely use wrenches for setting pull collars and slotting/scoring heads.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with no air conditioning or heat
• Constant standing, walking and reaching at or below shoulder level, frequent twisting, bending and lifting from the ground, repetitive lifting up to 20-50 pounds
• Have strong problem solving abilities and attention to detail
• Extract and input data via computer and perform and record accurate reading of measurements

Starting pay rate for the successful candidate is $21.38/hour.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Females, Individuals with Disabilities/Veterans)

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term Disability, 401(k) and/or Pension (where applicable), Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.