Production Associate/Utility

Position Title:

Production Associate/Utility

Pay Rate:

Starting at $21.58/Hour shift differential

After successful completion of training position will pay up to $26.94/Hour shift differential based on experience

Sign On Bonus:

$500 after 90 days
$500 after 6 months
$500 after 1 year and an additional bonus at 2 years

Category/Shift:

Hourly Full-Time - 3rd Shift

-The plant operates 24/5

-Must be open to working both 2nd and 3rd shift

-Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as needed; significant overtime may be needed during busy periods.

Physical Location:

Plant City Box

2402 Police Center Drive
Plant City FL 33566

The Job You Will Perform:

Following all safety rules and procedures
Assisting single-facer and double-backer operators prepare rolls for splices and order changes.
Assisting clean single facers when they are not in operation.
Performing other corrugator (wet/dry end) crew-member duties during break periods as needed
Working with other associates(s) to change corrugator flute rolls when roll changes are needed.
Assisting other crew members with the daily cleaning of the machine
Assisting on the sheet line as needed when sheet orders are produced.
Assist and clear any jam ups that occur on the dry end and bring back to running status.
Maintain the chop out carts to an acceptable level for changeover/order change.
Adjust in COPAR to produce quality products.
Produce the right load tags for the orders that will be ran.
Perform quality checks per SPIs and input them into QMS (dimensions PINS caliper Soaks moisture)
Ensure all waste is disposed of for every order.
Pro-actively assist machine operators.
Clean the dry end per the weekly clean up tracker.
Organize and manage WIP line to maximize storage.
Communicate quality issues with the crew if necessary.
Training on and learning all corrugator crew positions to be able to perform those jobs during vacation call-in and/or other absence situations.
Maintaining a clean and organized work area 6S
Daily emptying all the waste containers in the corrugator department including those in the supervisors office
Receiving unloading and storing the corrugator raw materials in the proper areas
Work effectively as a team member.
Keep up with the pace of the machine (order changes outfeed lines load tags)
Have a productive shift change with incoming employees. (Communication)
Performing other duties as assigned by supervision

The Skills You Will Bring:

Firsthand manufacturing/production work experience preferred.
Corrugated industry experience preferred.
Ability to identify quality defects and monitor the quality of production.
The ability to work in a demanding environment with minimal supervision.
The ability to accurately read a tape measure and use basic shop math.
The ability to accurately perform tasks after being explained and demonstrated follow instructions ask questions and work effectively as a member of a team.
Punctuality excellent work ethic and a cheerful outlook

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

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.

The Career You Will Build:

Leadership training promotional opportunities

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people the planet and our company! IP has been a good steward for sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and youll see why our team members say theyre Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

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. These are our strengths. 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.

The Company You Will Join:
International Paper (NYSE: IP) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis Tennessee USA and EMEA (Europe Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London UK we employ more than 65000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers we make the world safer and more productive one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025 International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting .

International Paper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin religion age disability marital status veteran status genetic information or any other status protected by law.