This is your opportunity to be part of International Paper, a Fortune 500 company known for our commitment to the environment and to cutting-edge technology.  We have spent more than 100 years creating new ideas, and we are looking for people who can collaborate to help us build on our history, while creating future success.  We are committed to attracting, preparing, promoting and supporting our teams.  At International Paper, you control your destiny.  We offer benefits, challenges, global opportunities and total rewards. When we say Infinite Possibilities, we mean it.

International Paper in Columbus, MS (larger Columbus Mill, Carson Road/ Hwy 792 east of Hwy 45 South) now has opportunities for Production Technicians at our world-class manufacturing facility.  We are seeking safe, reliable, motivated, and dedicated team members to join our family.  We offer excellent wages ($19.05/hour starting pay plus a $43 weekly scheduling premium) and provide an excellent total compensation package including a health plan, 401(k), incentive plan, paid holidays, vacation, disability, and life insurance.  We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment where individuals can flourish, where diversity is encouraged, and where community is supported. 

Discover a career you can be proud of at International Paper.

Successful candidates must have a desire and ability to work as a multi-skilled technician in a continuous process industry.  Applicants must have a stable, verifiable work history, with a demonstrated commitment to safety, and successfully complete a rigorous assessment process. 

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least age 18
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent work experience required
• Excellent safety experience
• Able to wear required safety equipment
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work a rotating shift schedule including:
  • Days & Nights
  • Holidays
  • Weekends
• Able to work overtime
• Able to work safely around moving manufacturing equipment and machinery
• Able to qualify to operate mobile equipment (including overhead cranes)
• Able to work in a team-based system (flexible -- can rotate tasks)
• Basic Math Skills
• Measurable Mechanical Aptitude
• Basic Computer Skills
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen

Physical, Dexterity, and Strength Requirements: (with or without reasonable accommodation)

• Able to lift/handle 50 pounds occasionally
• Able to lift 2 -- 20 pounds regularly
• Able to climb steps and ladders
• Able to enter small vessels
• Able to work from heights
• Able to turn large valves
• Able to stand or walk for 2 -- 3 hours at a time for 10 -- 12 hours
• Able to work in extreme temperatures (hot/cold)

• Able to work in a noisy environment while wearing hearing protection

   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced education preferred
• Demonstrated leadership skills a plus
• Prior experience with shift work a plus
• Prefer 2+ years manufacturing and/or military experience
• Prefer 2+ years of recent steady employment
• Demonstrated success in an advanced work system
• Demonstrated computer functionality

• Competency with Microsoft Office Software

   

   

There are no Relocation Benefits associated with this position.

*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. *