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General Helper

International Paper
West Monroe, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/2/2025 CLOSED ON 1/1/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Helper position at International Paper?

Position Title: General Helper

Rate of Pay: $17.31 per hour

Category/Shift:
(Must be able to work any shift)
Hourly Full-Time
2 Shifts:
Crew A- 5:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Crew B- 3:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Weekly Rotating Crew’s A & B

Physical Location:
West Monroe Bulk
400 Central St
West Monroe, LA 71292

The Job That You Will Perform:

  • Ability to work any shift - some 12 hours shifts required to meet customer demands.
  • Previous manufacturing experience required.
  • Product is moved from one operation to the next by the use of conveyors. General Helpers are expected to work around conveyors, crosswalks, and in some cases from elevated platforms.
  • Transporting of product and materials including ink buckets, stitch wire boxes, coils of strapping, and over-sized cutting dies is required.
  • Tasks must be performed in a timely fashion, following all safety procedures, and ensuring quality product arrives at the next operation.
  • The helper is responsible for the completion of required paperwork for tracking inventory, downtime, etc., as well as computer data entry relating to production metrics.
  • The General Helper may be utilized to fill a variety of roles including, but not limited to, working at the Die Cutter Pusher Bar, Double-Head Stitcher, Semi-Stitcher, Jumbo Folder Gluer Helper, Stock Handler, and Corrugator Stacker Operator.
  • Counting and stacking finished product
  • Reading factory orders
  • Accurately reading gauges and other test equipment
  • Utilizing basic shop math, inspecting
  • Accurately completing quality and administrative documents and following directions
  • This person will also be assigned to clean-up functions such as blowing down the machine, wiping off shafts, cleaning ink systems, vacuuming and sweeping the machine area, as well as picking up and shredding scrap.

The Skills You Will Bring:
  • Counting and stacking finished product
  • Reading factory orders

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:
  • Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays
  • Retirement, pension, and 401k Matching Program
  • Medical & Dental
  • Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
  • Life & Disability Insurance

The Career You Will Build:
  • Leadership training
  • Promotional opportunities

The Impact You Will Make:
We continue to build a better future for people, the plant, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 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. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly 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 more than 65,000 team members globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 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.

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