Entry Level Operator
Description:
What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer challenging assignments and total rewards in countries around the world. When we say infinite possibilities, we mean it. Apply now and join a community that improves people's lives, the planet and our company's performance by transforming renewable resources into products people depend on every day.
Hourly - Entry Level Operations
Position Title **:
Entry Level Production
Pay Rate** :
Production Associates start as entry level at an hourly rate of$22.40/hr.
After an initial onboarding period, the Entry Level new hires immediately begin a state-of-the-art training and certification program to allow potential rapid advancement to higher position and increased wages.
Physical Location :
ValliantMill
890 IP Lane
Valliant, OK 74764
580-933-1371
Category/Shift :
Hourly Full-Time; 12-Hour Rotating Shifts.
A 28-day cycle looks like this:
4 Day Shifts (6 a.m. - 6 p.m.) --- 7 days off
4 Night Shifts (6 p.m. - 6 a.m.) --- 3 days off
3 Day Shifts (6 a.m. - 6 p.m.) --- 1 day off
3 Night Shifts (6 p.m. - 6 a.m.) --- 3 days off
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
Work holidays and/or weekends on a regular basis
Wear required safety equipment
The Job you will Perform:
You will start in an entry-level position and perform general physical activities.
On the job training may involve physical, technical, and mechanical ability in order to perform the following duties:
Climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials
Monitoring, adjusting, and controlling operating equipment
Conducting tests and inspections of products or processes to evaluate quality or performance
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 Disability Plan, 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.
The Career You Will Build:
Our training and certification program will provide many opportunities to develop new skills for advancement.
Future opportunities may include:
Becoming a skilled trainer for future new employees
Becoming a safety advocate and leader
Leadership Development training to allow for potential growth into supervisory roles
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 a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2022 were $21.2 billion. 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 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.
Valliant OK 74764
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Location:
Valliant, OK, US, 74764
Category: Hourly Job
Date: Aug 20, 2025
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