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Entry Level Production Associate

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International Paper

Cedar Rapids, IA (In Person)

$54,080 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 4 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/1/2026

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Job Description

Entry Level Production Associate 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars 4600 C St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 $26 an hour
  • Full-time International Paper 4,303 reviews $26 an hour
Full-time Position Title:
Entry Level Production Associate Pay Rate :
Production Associates start as entry level at an hourly rate of $26/hr. After an initial onboarding period, the Entry Level new hires immediately begin a state-of-the-art training and certification program to allow potential rapid advancement to higher position and increased wages.
Physical Location :
Cedar River Mill 4600 C St SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Category/Shift :
Hourly Full-Time; 12-Hour Rotating Shifts.
  • Dupont Schedule 4 Night Shifts (6 p.m.
  • 6 a.m.)
  • 3 days off 3 Day Shifts (6 a.m.
  • 6 p.m.)
  • 1 day off 3 Night Shifts (6 p.m.
  • 6 a.m.)
  • 3 days off 4 Day Shifts (6 a.m.
  • 6 p.m.)
  • 7 days off
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