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Entry Level Production Associate
International Paper - Cedar Rapids, IA
$26 an hour
Position Title:
Entry Level Production Associate
Pay Rate :
Production Associates start as entry level at an hourly rate of $26/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 :
Cedar River Mill
4600 C St SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Category/Shift :
Hourly Full-Time; 12-Hour Rotating Shifts. - Dupont Schedule
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
4 Day Shifts (6 a.m. – 6 p.m.) - 7 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