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Job Description

Position Title:

Utility Person

Pay Rate:

$19.57/hr. up to $22.85/hr.

Sign-on Bonus:

$500 after 30 days,

$500 after 6 months,

Retention Bonus:

$500 after 1 year

Additional lump sum after 2 years

Category/Shift:

Hourly Full-Time (2nd or 3rd Shift)

Physical Location:

Laurens Container

21313 Hwy 221 N

Laurens, SC 29360

The Job You Will Perform:

Converting:

+ Works at the direction of the operator.

+ Obtains required waste dunnage for top and bottom protector sheets for units.

+ Obtains required load tags for correct order identification.

+ Makes ready the load former for production run.

+ Assist helper and operator in house cleaning work.

+ Assist in clearing machine jams when necessary.

+ Completes Helper’s duties when appropriate or instructed to do so.

+ Performs the “Top Box per Unit” quality check by folding up a box in the open position and checking for quality defects such as; glue joint, print quality, correct folding of all scores, and quality of board.

Corrugator:

+ Responsible to the department supervisor for the quality and quantity of work produced.

+ Operates the control panel for the down stacker.

+ Makes designated quality checks on all orders including checks for multiple outs.

+ Reports any non-conforming spec. to the Knife Operator.

+ Discards any waste generated from paper changes as well as any defects observed throughout the run.

+ Moves plastic tubes into place to receive stacks of sheets.

+ Properly marks each stack of sheets with the correct identification.

+ Releases loads for the stock handler.

+ Maintains good housekeeping.

+ Reports any safety hazards and unsafe acts to the department supervisor.

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Counting and stacking finished product

• Reading factory orders

About Us

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:

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 120 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; LSE: IPC) 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

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 [email protected] or (877) 973-3919.

Norwalk CA 90650

**Job Identification** 2000441

**Job Category** Production/Facility

**Job Schedule** Full time