5126 Assistant Operator

International Paper

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Griffin, Georgia

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The assistant operator is responsible for operating load formers, conducting quality inspections, and ensuring production needs are met according to work orders. They must also maintain a safe and clean work environment while collaborating with machine crews.

Qualifications

You have a High School Diploma or GED preferred and a strong motivation to work in a team-based environment. You are able to accurately use and read measuring devices and can perform the physical demands of the job including standing, walking, reaching, twisting, bending, and lifting.

Must Have Skills for ATS

load former operation

quality inspections

reading factory work orders

tape measures

Job Description

Position Title: 

[5126] Flexo Assistant Operator

Pay Rate: 

$23.28/Hour

Category/Shift: 

Hourly Full-Time

Physical Location: 

Griffin Box (Griffin, GA)

The Job You Will Perform: 

  • Following all safety rules and practices.

  • Operation of load former and understands all different stacking patterns.

  • Able to identify and use approved dunnage.

  • Forming finished units at a fast pace.

  • Conduct quality inspections.

  • Responsible for producing quality boxes.

  • Reading factory work orders, print cards, and other documentation to learn customer requirements.

  • Identifying stock and products that correspond to work orders.

  • Performing assigned duties to ensure that production needs are met.

  • Assisting other employees as needed.

  • 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.

  • Maintaining work areas to plant standards of housekeeping and machine cleanness.

  • Maintaining teamwork with machine crews and other employees.

  • Performing all other duties as needed assigned by the supervisor.

  • Applicants must be willing to work alternate shifts, weekends, and daily overtime as required.

The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring: 

  • High School Diploma or GED preferred

  • Desire and motivation to work in a team-based environment

  • Ability to accurately use and read measuring devices

  • Applicants must be able to stand, walk and be able to reach at or below shoulder level, frequent twisting, bending and lifting from the ground; repetitive lifting. 


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 you’ll see why our team members say they’re 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 65,000 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 internationalpaper.com.
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 reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.

International Paper

International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) 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 65,000 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. Learn more at internationalpaper.com.
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