General Labor

General Labor role at International Paper

Position Title: General Labor

Pay Rate: $23.30/hr up to $27.63/hr

Category/Shift: Hourly Full-Time

• 2nd shift (3pm-11pm)
• 3rd shift (11pm-7am)

Physical

Location:

Shakopee Box Facility, 3701 4th Ave E, Shakopee, MN 55379

• Follow all safety rules and practices
• Safely operate machinery
• Read factory orders
• Utilize basic shop math such as accurately reading tape measures, gauges and other testing equipment
• Consistent quality and count inspection of finished product
• Housekeeping to include blowing down of machinery, wiping off shafts, cleaning ink systems, sweeping the machine area, as well as picking up and shredding scrap
• Complete quality and administrative document checks with accuracy to ensure specific directions are followed
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

• Ability to work with a safety first mindset and actively participate in our safety culture
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must have a stable work history
• Previous work in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• Must be able to perform basic math
• Must be able to work overtime as needed
• Ability to work well with others

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term Disability, 401(k) and/or Pension (where applicable), Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.

Leadership training, promotional opportunities

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 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

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; LSE: IPC) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA 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.

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 reasona or .

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industry: Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing