What are the responsibilities and job description for the Converting Assistant position at International Paper?
Position Title
JOB DESCRIPTION
Converting Assistant
Pay Rate
$24.70 hr.
Category/Shift
To be determined
Physical Location:
Sanger
1000 Muscat Ave.
Sanger, Ca 93657
559-875-3311
The Job You Will Perform
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.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Converting Assistant
Pay Rate
$24.70 hr.
Category/Shift
To be determined
Physical Location:
Sanger
1000 Muscat Ave.
Sanger, Ca 93657
559-875-3311
The Job You Will Perform
- Read factory work orders, print cards, and other documents to learn customer requirements
- Identify stock and products that correspond to work orders
- Inspecting, counting, stacking, and unitizing products according to customer specifications
- Identify and segregate nonconforming (reject) products and materials
- Accurately complete time sheets, reports, lists, and other records
- Keep the supervisor informed of any problems and/or unusual situations
- Maintain work areas to plant standards of housekeeping
- Maintain teamwork with machine crews and other associates
- Using available time to prepare for set ups and runs by obtaining tooling, ink, and other supplies
- Assist plate mounter with ink inventory storage
- Assist plate mounter with delivering plates to the converting machines
- Assist plate mounter with distributing ink orders and other tooling supplies to converting machines
- Perform set up functions as directed by the operator; such as removing and attaching cutting dies, zeroing and opening / closing the machine, raising, auto setting, and lowering the pre-feeder, setting the stacker and counter-ejector portions of the machine, recovering ink and washing ink filters, installing inks, cleaning, setting, and adjusting the glue application system, and completing paperwork, while continuously balancing work with the operator
- performing assigned clean up functions, such as blowing down the machine, wiping off shafts, cleaning ink systems, sweeping and moping the machine area, and picking up miscellaneous scrap.
- Continually monitor the quality and quantity of production
- Follow all safety rules and practices
- Have the courage to intervene and submit Check Its
- Proficient with FFF
- Assist other associates as needed
- Perform all other duties assigned by supervision
- The Skills You Will Bring:
- Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent
- Candidate must have the ability to accurately read a measuring tape and ruler; ability to use basic math
- Candidate must also demonstrate a sincere interest and desire to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Candidate must have the ability to follow instructions, ask questions, and work effectively as a member of team. a proven leader, goal oriented, self-starter, good communicator and computer literate.
- Candidate must have a firm understanding of driving safety culture, adhering to corporate and human resources policy.
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.
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