Pay Rate: Starting Rate - $23.27/hr
Category/Shift: Hourly Full-Time Shifts: Day & Night
Physical Location: 4060 Fairview Industrial Dr, Salem, OR 97302
Job Description: The Production Worker position is an entry-level position. Team members with this classification report to the production supervisor. The production supervisor will assign Production Worker team members to work a variety of positions throughout the facility. Production Worker team members will primarily be assigned to work in the Cassette department. This individual must be a self-motivated team player.
Duties: • Follows all plant and machine safety procedures. • Comply with this facilitys environmental policy and environmental management system. • Is trained and licensed to operate lift trucks. • Trained to operate the Shredder and Baler. • Trained to operate the Strapper/Wrapper. • Understands all aspects of the Cassette operations. • Ensures proper bag and corrugated are used. • Set up machine. • Operates machine to standard or above. • Performs product quality inspections throughout the manufacturing process. • Able to identify and quickly correct and/or segregate quality defects. • Properly labels/stamps cassettes. • Accurately completes production work orders. • Operate lift truck to stage materials as needed (pallets, bags, corrugated, etc.). • Performs preventative maintenance on the machine and completes supporting documents. • Cleans and organizes machine and work area to maintain a safe work environment. • Performs other duties as specified by supervisor.
Essential Functions: Inspect liners and various materials prior to assembling finished cassette. Place liners and heating blankets inside corrugate material prior to folding. All cassette operator task must be done while maintaining the highest safety, best food practices, and quality. Assist in the daily production through Production Work Orders. (This includes the documentation of how many cassettes were made to how many bags and corrugated were scrapped during a production run. This may be done through various means of communication and recordkeeping practices, including logs, files, reports, and systems.)
The Skills You Will Bring: Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications: • High school degree or GED (or equivalent experience) preferred • Prior experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment preferred • Prior experience in the corrugated manufacturing industry or food manufacturing industry highly preferred • Stable work history and good attendance record
We are looking for the following knowledge, skills, and abilities in a successful candidate: • Proven track record on safety and quality • Solid mechanical aptitude • Attention to detail and a focus on producing quality product • The ability to work with others in a team environment with minimal supervision • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions • Willingness to learn, including cross-training and filling in other positions as needed • Professional attitude and good communication skills
The Benefits You Will Enjoy: International Paper offers a benefits package that includes: • Health, welfare, and retirement plans • 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 • 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 youll see why our team members say theyre 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.