Manufacturing Floor Associate - Material Handling & Packaging

$19.52 per hour

International Paper (Des Plaines)

Job Description

Manufacturing Floor Associate – Material Handling & Packaging

Do you like staying active, learning how machines run, and seeing the results of your work each shift? Are you dependable, safety-focused, and ready to grow into an Operator role? If so, this opportunity in Des Plaines could be the right fit.

Here’s the deal

Pay: $19.52/hour + $0.26/hour shift differential
Schedule: Hourly Full-Time, 3rd Shift — 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (plan for 8–12-hour shifts)
Address: 100 E. Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018

What you’ll tackle

Partner with Machine Operators to keep equipment running smoothly
Follow work orders/machine instructions and complete quality checks
Keep machines and aisles clean; handle routine housekeeping tasks
Help track and reduce scrap and waste to meet production goals
Work safely at all times and maintain excellent attendance

What you already bring

Understanding of safe work practices
Comfort with basic math and measuring (tape measure proficiency)
Strong attention to detail
Ability to read and understand work orders
Team mindset; you like winning together
Mechanical aptitude is a plus

Experience that helps

Heavy material handling background
Forklift license
Packaging experience
High School diploma or GED
Exposure to a manufacturing environment

How you’ll grow

From day one you’ll receive hands-on training and ongoing learning designed to help you become a qualified Machine Operator.

If variety, physical work, and learning new skills sound exciting, apply now.

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Vacancy posted 3 days ago

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