Entry Level Maintenance

Job Description

Position Title:

Maintenance New Hire

Pay Rate:

$30.30/hr

Sign on Bonus:

$1000 after 30 days

$500 after 6 months

$500 after 1 year

Retention Bonus:

$500 after 1 year

Additional lump sum after 2 years

Category/Shift:

3rd shifts availableOT/weekends as needed)

Physical Location:

Garden City Container

2502 E US Hwy 50

Garden City KS 67846

The Job You Will Perform:

• Responsible for diagnosing repairing replacing and installing plant mechanical hydraulic and pneumatic systems for all plant equipment. Including machinery maintenance lubrication PMs trouble shooting repairing upgrading welding fabricating and possible installations.
• Responsible for lubrication/ preventative maintenance on equipment such ascorrugator diecut folder conveyors stackers banders etc.
• Be able to read and understand mechanical prints AC/DC motors pneumatic diagrams and hydraulic diagrams.
• Troubleshoot repair and install mechanical components AC/DC motors pneumatic equipment hydraulic equipment bearings and power transmission.
• Perform fabrication of equipment (welding both arc and gas) to desired needs.
• Make adjustments on equipment to improve productivity.
• Identify and locate unusual sounds that indicate potential trouble.
• Dismantle equipment to gain access to replace defective parts
• Predictive maintenance data collection and PM planning
• Minimum requirements are to pass the Maintenance AON test and an interview. Requires the ability to work in a team environment as well as the ability to work additional and flexible hours including weekends as needed. Must be willing and able to work all shifts depending on company business needs. Must have your own set of tools.
• THIS IS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Must have working knowledge of various types of measurement equipment (dial calipers heat sensing guns etc.).
• Able to examine and determine to what degree parts have worn and repair or replace parts as needed.
• Ablity to use hand tools to remove/replace and repair parts. This all will be done in a safe manner.
• Operate all types of hand tools (i.e. drill press grinder wire brush acetylene torch etc.) normally found in a Maintenance shop.
• Must possess excellent attendance and safety record with a demonstrated ability to follow directions.
• Requires the ability to work in a team environment as well as the ability to work additional and flexible hours including weekends as needed.
• Must be willing and able to work all shifts depending on business needs.
• Individual needs excellent teamwork cooperation and problem solving skills. Must be dedicated self-motivated and self-starter able to work independently.
• Flexibility a positive attitude and a commitment to working safely is required.
• Employee will need computer skills to work in SAP to acquire notifications work orders requisition parts for work orders and enter their time against these work orders.
• Will attend all meetings complete training as required and be safety conscious at all times to help promote a safe working environment.
• Successful candidate must pass standardized International Paper pre-employment testing in place for Maintenance positions.

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.

FOR WASHINGTON STATE ONLY: International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health welfare and retirement plans including Medical Dental Life insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Short-term and Long-Term Disability 401(k) Company-funded retirement contributions Tuition Assistance 3 weeks of Paid Vacation after a year (may take 1 week after 6 mos.) and 11 Paid Holidays per year Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement) Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home auto vision and pets.

The Career You Will Build:

Leadership training and promotional opportunities within a global company

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 of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and youll see why our team members say theyreProud 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 a global producer of sustainable packaging pulp and other fiber-based products and one of the worlds largest recyclers. Headquartered in Memphis Tenn. we employ approximately 39000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating whats next. We serve customers worldwide with manufacturing operations in North America Latin America North Africa and sales for 2023 were $18.9 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting .

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. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contactor .

About Us

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 and Long-term Disability 401(k) Company-funded retirement contributions Paid Time Off Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement) Student Loan Repayment Assistance 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 of 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 sales for 2024 were $18.6 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/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. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact or .