1st shift Assistant Operator

International Paper is a US maker of corrugated packaging, containerboard and pulp headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, and listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Founded in 1898, it runs box plants, paper mills and recycling facilities in North America, Europe, North Africa and Latin America, and after acquiring DS Smith in 2025 it reported more than 65,000 employees in over 30 countries with an EMEA base in London. It hires maintenance mechanics and electricians, production and shipping supervisors, machine operators, HSE managers, reliability engineers, sales representatives and finance analysts for its mills and converting plants.

internationalpaper.com · HQ: Memphis, United States · Paper & Pulp Manufacturing · Packaging & Labeling · 1001-5000 employees · Est. 1898

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Position Title:

Assistant Machine Operator

Pay Rate:

$22.44/hr.

Category/Shift:

Hourly Full-Time OT and Weekends may be required

Physical Location:

2150 Hwy 12 S

Ashland City, TN 37015

The Job You Will Perform:

Assist the operator in making ready, maintaining and operating corrugated manufacturing press machine in which you are assigned. (rotary die cutters, Flexo folder gluers, labeler and folder gluer machinery)
Observes and monitors machine operations to detect malfunctions and to determine whether adjustments are needed.
Feeding, catching and stacking corrugated sheets at machine feed and stacking stations.
Overseas/performs order setups including setting heads, mounting of print plates and dies, maintaining safety, quality and required housekeeping standards.
Ensures all orders are completed to specifications including “special instructions” if applicable.
Other duties as assigned by managers and or supervisors/shift leader which may include parts and hand assembly.
Safety champion for your crew

The Skills You Will Bring:

High School Diploma or GED preferred. Trade School and/or advanced degree preferred.

Two years or more experience in a manufacturing setting preferred. (corrugated manufacturing is a plus).

Ability to solve problems with minimal assistance.

Ability to communicate effectively with other employees, supervisors, managers, etc.

Basic computer skills (data entry, etc.) and be able to perform basic arithmetic including additions, subtractions, multiplications, division and use of a tape measure.

Always Comply with all IPS Safety rules and Quality policies and protocols.

Ability to learn and understand machine line up.

Ability to understand/learn all operations of corrugated manufacturing.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions given in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Ability to understand/learn and accurately utilize KIWI for setup, run instructions and production times.

Must be dependable and reliable

Ability to work in an environment that is often hot in the summer and cool in the winter.

This position requires standing throughout your entire shift and moderate to heavy lifting at times.

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