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International Paper Co is hiring a Production Associate for their Cambridge, MD facility. The role involves assisting machine operators, ensuring product quality, and adhering to safety and operational standards. Candidates should be able to read documents, communicate effectively, and perform basic math. The position offers a pay rate of $19.11/hr for full-time shifts and includes benefits such as health insurance and retirement plans.
Position Title: Production Associate (General Help)
Pay Rate: $19.11/hr
Category/Shift: Hourly Full-Time 2nd Shift
Hourly Full-Time 3rd Shift
Physical Location: Cambridge Box Facility
903 Woods Road
Cambridge, Maryland

The Job You Will Perform:

Assist the operator / assistant operator of a machine center with the quality of all products.
Comply with all required plant and OSHA rules.
Work together in a team environment in a safe, efficient and effective manner to ensure the production of a quality product.
Must comply and support all applicable GMPs, Site Security, and Food Packaging Defense requirements that are referenced in the facilities GFSI food packaging safety program.

Ensure safety, quality of product produced, all reports and or data collection, and effective operation of the machine center.
Assist the machine center as needed to maximize the setup and operation of the machine center in a timely manner.
Other duties as assigned by any member of management.

The Skills You Will Bring:

Ability to read and interpret written documents i.e. safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to communicate effectively with peers and management.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure (standard and metric), using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to read a standard and metric tape measure.

Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including:

MedicalDentalLife insuranceFlexible Spending AccountsShort-term Disability401(k) and/or Pension (where applicable)Paid Time OffEducation & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.Career You Will Build:

Leadership training, promotional opportunities

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.

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.

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 employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.

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Skills:
Communication Skills, Data Collection, Diversity, Flexible Spending Accounts, Food Safety, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), IP (Internet Protocol), Life Insurance, Machining Operations, Metrics, Microsoft .NET, Reporting Skills, Safety/Work Safety, Sales, Team Player, Time Management, Tuition Reimbursement, Writing Skills


About the Company:
International Paper Co