Entry Level Production Associate

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