Operations Technician

Pay Rate

$22.48/hr. to $48.20/hr. ($.44 to $2.01/hr. shift allowance)

Operations Technician

Hourly (full time)

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

• 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

• 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 succeed 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

• Leadership training
• Promotional opportunities

International Paper’s GCF business 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, and Paid Time Off.

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
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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.

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. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion.

Our GCF business helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. Our safe, high-quality pulp forms the basis for a wide range of applications like towel and tissue products, diapers, feminine care, incontinence and other personal care products. Following International Paper’s strategic review, GCF is transitioning to become a standalone company supported by American Industrial Partners, positioning us to deliver enhanced value to customers and continue shaping a healthier, more sustainable future.

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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.