Position Title:

General Labor

Pay Rate: 

Starting at $21.61/hr, with an additional $0.25/hr on 2nd shift

Category/Shift: 

Hourly Full-Time; Monday-Friday

1st Shift - 6:00am- 2:00pm

OR 

2nd Shift - 2:00pm-10:00pm

Physical Location:

3558 2nd St N

Minneapolis, MN 55412

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Job Requirements: 

• At least 18 years of age

• Minimum high school graduate, GED, or equivalent work experience 

• Eligible for employment in the US

• Must be willing to meet the following requirements:

  • 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)

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

  • Undergo a job-related health assessment 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

  • Wear required safety equipment

The Job You Will Perform: 

• Counting and stacking finished product

• Reading factory orders

• Accurately reading gauges and other test equipment

• Utilizing basic shop math

• Accurately completing quality checks and administrative documents and following directions

• This person will also be assigned to clean-up functions such as blowing down the machine, wiping off shafts, cleaning ink systems, vacuuming and sweeping the machine area, as well as picking up and shredding scrap. 

The Skills You Will Bring: 

• Critical Thinking – Analyze and use logic to address issues

• Mechanical Aptitude – Capacity to apply mechanical principles to solve problems

• Team Player – Collaborate and work cooperatively across a multifunctional team

• Dependability – Being reliable, responsible, and dependable

• Self-Motivation – Exerting effort towards training to move up to next position and accepting feedback to make improvements or take corrective action

Preferred candidates have the following skills and/or experience(s): 

• Demonstrated stability through a consistent work history with at least 2-years consecutive employment; or,

• Demonstrated combination of technical training and school leadership activities; or, 

• Other technical training or certifications such as Ready to Work programs 

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.