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International Paper Woodyard Operator in SAVANNAH, Georgia
Woodyard Operator
Description:
What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer challenging assignments and total rewards in countries around the world. When we say infinite possibilities, we mean it. Apply now and join a community that improves people’s lives, the planet and our company’s performance by transforming renewable resources into products people depend on every day.
Physical Location : 1201 W Lathrop Ave Savannah, GA 31415
Compensation : Starting rate is $23.58/hr. with opportunity to quickly train and certify.
The Benefits You Will Enjoy:
Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays
Retirement, pension, and 401k Matching Program
Medical & Dental
Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
Life & Disability Insurance
The Career You Will Build:
On the job training to advance your career and earn higher wages
Leadership training
Promotional opportunities including supervisory, training and safety advocate roles
Shift Schedule : Our mill is a 24/7 operation which requires flexibility. We operate on the Du-Pont 12-hour shift schedule. Example: The order of shifts below is starting from Monday to Sunday
DS= Day Shift, 6:15am-6:15pm
NS= Night Shift, 6:15pm-6:15am
Week 1 : DS-DS-DS-DS- OFF-OFF-OFF
Week 2 : OFF-OFF-OFF-OFF -NS-NS-NS
Week 3 : NS- OFF-OFF-OFF- DS-DS-DS
Week 4 : OFF -NS-NS-NS- OFF-OFF-OFF
The Job You Will Perform:
As a Heavy Equipment Trainee, you will start in an entry-level position and perform general physical activities. You will be on track with our training and certification program to learn how to operate heavy equipment outdoors including tractors, bulldozers and rotary cranes in our Woodyard.
This type of training to further your career involves the ability to safely perform the following:
General Physical Activities- Considerable use of whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials. As training progresses, work also requires variable amounts of time sitting per shift.
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
Inspect Equipment or Materials — Inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. Perform basic care route.
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitor and review information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.Estimate sizes, distances, and quantities.
Operate Equipment Outdoors — Run, maneuver, navigate, or drive vehicles to handle logs and wood chips including but not limited to:
Skid steer
Small wheel loader, medium wheel loader (bark handler)
Chip handler
Log stacker
Rotary crane
Control Processes – Continuously watch monitors to detect and correct malfunctions. Think quickly to adjust as necessary to correct production problems and ensure optimal performance.
The Skills You Will Bring:
Requirements:
Minimum high school diploma or GED
Five years’ equivalent work experience in lieu of degree
Critical Thinking - Analyzing situations and using logic to address issues
Communication - Conveying information and processes effectively
Team Player- Collaborate and work cooperatively across a multi-functional team
This Career Will Require:
Adaptability/Flexibility - Being open to change and to considerable variety in the workplace. Must be willing to perform many different tasks in a single shift.
Active Listening - Respecting team members, taking time to understand, asking questions as appropriate and making note of instructions provided
Attention to Detail- Ability to concentrate on detail at a distance for extended periods of time
Dependability -Being reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfilling obligations
Self-Direction - Demonstration of initiative and willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges with minimal supervision
Self-Motivation - Establishing and maintaining challenging goals and exerting effort toward training and moving up to the next position. Use feedback of performance to make improvements or take corrective action
Stress Tolerance - Accepting feedback, being calm and effective during high-stress situations..
Persistence - Persistence in the face of obstacles.
The Company You Will Join:
International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2021 were $19.4 billion. 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. 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 reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.
Savannah, GA 31415
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Location:
SAVANNAH, GA, US, 31415
Category: Hourly Job
Date: Apr 22, 2024
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