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General Helper/Utility SH

International Paper
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Jul 2026

About the role

General Helper/Utility Worker (Starting Rate $25.50)

The Mill is a 24/7 operation which requires open availability for overtime during weekends and holidays.  

  • Assists Mill with daily cleaning/maintaining of work areas.
  • Assist with production needs, break reliefs or operational needs.
  • Maintain and demonstrate safe, efficient use of fork and clamp trucks.
  • Inspects/monitors equipment under their responsibility and reports concerns/issues to supervisor.
  • Assist with shipping needs, staging/reorganizing
  • Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
  • Wear proper protective equipment, i.e., safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes and reflective vest.
  • All other duties as assigned.

 

Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training.

Physical Requirements

  • Must be always alert and aware.

  • Comfortable with high heat areas/extreme cold areas.

  • Stand/Walk/Sit/Push /Pull/Climb/Crawl/Squat/Kneel/Bend

  • Lift/Carry-Must be able to lift 50 lbs or more.

  • Reach Outward/Reach Above Shoulder

 

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 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.

 

The Career You Will Build:

Skills training and promotional opportunities

The 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 .

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


 

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 Career You Will Build:
Leadership training, promotional opportunities

The 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.

The Culture You Will Experience:
International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive wor

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