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Pay Rate: $16.43 UP TO 20.73 Category/Shift: Hourly Full-Time Monthly Rotations 1st shift 7:00 AM - 3 PM 2nd shift 3 PM - 11 PM 3rd shift 11 PM - 7 AM Physical Location: McAllen Box 200 N. 26th St McAllen, TX 78501 The Job You Will Perform
Primary duties/responsibilities include: Following all safety rules and practices. Learning customer requirements and specifications by reading factory work orders, print cards, and design specifications. Coordinating activities with other machine crew members to efficiently set up and run orders; Maintaining quality and production standards as required by the company; Performing set up functions as directed by the operator; such as removing and attaching cutting dies, zeroing and opening/closing the machine, raising, auto setting, and lowering the pre-feeder, setting the stacker and counter-ejector portions of the machine, recovering ink and washing ink filters, installing inks, cleaning, setting, and adjusting the glue application system, and completing paperwork, while continuously balancing work with the operator; Continually monitoring the quality and quantity of production; Using available time to prepare for set ups and runs by obtaining protection sheets, obtaining and assigning tooling, ink, and other supplies, and tearing apart pallet cards; Performing assigned clean up functions, such as blowing down the machine, wiping off shafts, cleaning ink systems, vacuuming and sweeping the machine area, and picking up and assigning miscellaneous scrap; Performing minor cutting die repairs; Performing quality inspections and tests, and recording findings; Learning press operator duties and responsibilities; Following prescribed practices in all circumstances; and Performing other duties as assigned by supervision. The qualifications for this position are the ability to perform the duties/responsibilities of the job with or without accommodation; the ability to read, write, and speak English; the ability to accurately read a measuring tape and ruler; the ability to use basic shop math; the ability to learn; and the ability to follow instructions, ask questions, and work effectively as a member of a team. The Skills You Will Bring
Counting and stacking finished product Reading factory orders 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 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. 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.
Pay Rate: $16.43 UP TO 20.73 Category/Shift: Hourly Full-Time Monthly Rotations 1st shift 7:00 AM - 3 PM 2nd shift 3 PM - 11 PM 3rd shift 11 PM - 7 AM Physical Location: McAllen Box 200 N. 26th St McAllen, TX 78501 The Job You Will Perform
Primary duties/responsibilities include: Following all safety rules and practices. Learning customer requirements and specifications by reading factory work orders, print cards, and design specifications. Coordinating activities with other machine crew members to efficiently set up and run orders; Maintaining quality and production standards as required by the company; Performing set up functions as directed by the operator; such as removing and attaching cutting dies, zeroing and opening/closing the machine, raising, auto setting, and lowering the pre-feeder, setting the stacker and counter-ejector portions of the machine, recovering ink and washing ink filters, installing inks, cleaning, setting, and adjusting the glue application system, and completing paperwork, while continuously balancing work with the operator; Continually monitoring the quality and quantity of production; Using available time to prepare for set ups and runs by obtaining protection sheets, obtaining and assigning tooling, ink, and other supplies, and tearing apart pallet cards; Performing assigned clean up functions, such as blowing down the machine, wiping off shafts, cleaning ink systems, vacuuming and sweeping the machine area, and picking up and assigning miscellaneous scrap; Performing minor cutting die repairs; Performing quality inspections and tests, and recording findings; Learning press operator duties and responsibilities; Following prescribed practices in all circumstances; and Performing other duties as assigned by supervision. The qualifications for this position are the ability to perform the duties/responsibilities of the job with or without accommodation; the ability to read, write, and speak English; the ability to accurately read a measuring tape and ruler; the ability to use basic shop math; the ability to learn; and the ability to follow instructions, ask questions, and work effectively as a member of a team. The Skills You Will Bring
Counting and stacking finished product Reading factory orders 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 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. 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.