Hourly Operations Technician Position Available In Chatham, Georgia

Position Title:

Operations Technician Pay Rate:

$21.83/hr. to $46.80/hr. ($.40 to $1.83/hr. shift allowance) Multiple factors, including individual experience, skills, and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category:

Hourly (full time)

Physical Location:

International Paper – Port Wentworth Mill
1 Bonnybridge Rd
Port Wentworth, GA 31407

The Job You Will Perform:

Responsible for running mill production equipment Monitoring the process to produce a high quality product
Following detailed written and verbal procedures
Ability to troubleshoot problems
Team oriented environment rewarding flexibility and reliability
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:

Must be currently 18 years of age or older at the start of employment
High School Diploma or GED at the start of employment Ability to safely operate equipment in a heavy industrial environment
Ability to work shift work, including nights, weekends and holidays
Ability to comprehend and follow complex directions in oral, written or electronic formats
Ability to safely operate mobile equipment
Ability to success in a team-based, high performance work environment
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without accommodation
Ability to work at heights, on ladders and in confined spaces
Ability to pass drug screens & background checks
Ability to productively use MS office, including email, word and excel
Prior successful work experience in a manufacturing and/or military environment
Ability to work well with teams
Desire for career advancement
Ability to learn accurately through self-study

The Career You Will Build:

Leadership training
Promotional opportunities

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 and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.

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 125 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. 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.