Production Worker

Position Title: 

Production Worker

Pay Rate: 

Production Workers start as entry level at an hourly rate of $24.54/hr.

After an initial onboarding period, the Production Worker new hires immediately begin a state-of-the-art training and certification program to allow potential rapid advancement to higher position and increased wages. Once certified in job assignment, potential earning increases to $33.42 per hour with an ability to earn more as you continue to certify in ladder positions. 

Physical Location: 

[Springfield Mill

801 42^nd Street

Springfield, OR 97478

541-741-5700

Category/Shift: 

Hourly Full-Time; 12-Hour Rotating Shifts. 

4 Day Shifts (6 a.m. – 6 p.m.) --- 4 days off between schedule change

4 Night Shifts (6 p.m. – 6 a.m.) --- 4 days off between schedule change

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 

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 Disability Plan, 401(k) and Pension, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets. 

The Career You Will Build:

Our training and certification program will provide many opportunities to develop new skills for advancement. 

Future opportunities may include:

• Becoming a skilled trainer for future new employees 

• Becoming a safety advocate and leader

• Leadership Development training to allow for potential growth into supervisory roles