Vicksburg Mill Production Utility

Description: 

The Production Laborer position at the Vicksburg Mill is an entry-level position for placement in the mill’s production departments. Production Laborers will participate in a 3-4 week orientation, New Hire Integration, at the mill when first hired to learn basic and fundamental knowledge about International Paper and the Vicksburg Mill including safety, team work, engagement, communication, process understanding, and basic mechanical and electrical understanding. At the completion of the orientation, the Production Laborer will be transferred to one of the production departments where he/she will begin to learn, train and certify on the first job in the respective line of progression. In their role, production laborers: 

• Must work safely in an industrial environment

• Demonstrate ability to learn and understand the process in the production areas

• Train and certify on the jobs in a production line of progression. Training will include on-the-job, classroom and computer-based training. 

• Perform manual work in the department including: turning valves, housekeeping, cutting cores (paper), leveling chip piles (Woodyard), operating a forklift (paper/shipping), running quality tests in the lab

• Troubleshoot process problems

• Work in a multi-disciplined team environment that emphasizes a high level of communication and interpersonal skills 

The Production Laborer will advance and promote to the different jobs in the department’s line of progression as vacancies arise and will not stay in the Laborer classification.

Starting pay is $22.63/hr.

Qualifications:   Minimum high school graduate, GED or equivalent work experience must be:

• At least 18 years of age

• Eligible for employment in the U.S.

  Must be willing to meet the following requirements:

• Undergo a drug screen for illicit use of drugs as a condition of employment

• Submit to periodic drug screens as a condition of employment

• Work any shift and/or a rotating shift schedule

• Work overtime on a regular basis and with last minute notification

• Work holidays and/or weekends on a regular basis

• Wear required safety equipment 

• Operate or work in industrial conditions (may be warm/hot, dusty/dirty, around hazardous chemicals, noise, heavy machinery or elevated working surfaces (with proper safety training and safety protection)

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.