Position Title:

Finished Products Operator

Category/Shift:

Hourly Full-Time Permanent

Physical Location:

International Paper Grande Prairie Pulp Mill

53024A Resources Road

County of Grande Prairie No.1

Directions: Travel 12 kms south of Grande Prairie on Resources Road.

The Position- What you will be doing.

The Finished Products Operator is responsible for safely forming a pulp sheet, cutting, preparing, packaging and loading the product on either railcars or trucks to ship the product to our customers. You will operate a high speed cutter, bale line, presses, stacker, clamp trucks, a locomotive, run lab tests, perform basic equipment care and potentially run a pulp machine.

This is a structure, team based position that works in a learning environment to meet production goals. Team members must be improvement focused, willing to work toward unit goals and find achieving results rewarding. The successful candidate will thrive in a team environment and enjoy routine expectations.

The Grande Prairie mill is a 1100+ tonne per day Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft pulp mill, employees approximately 370 mill employees in a 24-hour operation.

How we take care of our employees:

• You are provided high quality, structured training and are highly compensated including double time over time. Some OT is expected
• Profit sharing plan
• Our mill is one of the safest mills in the world, has a clean, warm work environment and has been in constant production for 42 years
• We have opportunities for advancement in multiple disciplines.
• We provide good health / dental benefits along with a pension plan
• Competitive vacation allotment and allow shift operations to bank Stat holidays to increase time off flexibility.
• We have a highly engaged work force, you will have the opportunity and be expected to participate in improvement, teams and committees. You have a say in how the work is done.
• The shift schedule for this position is rotating 12-hour nights and days, with 14/28 days on shift. With one week of straight each 28-day rotation.
• We are a short 10-minute drive outside of the city and you will be home each day. IP provides employees with a healthy work/life balance.

Key Accountabilities

• Focus on safety as a core value
• Deliver an excellent product to our customers
• Flexibility to work overtime to provide shift coverage, attend business meetings and necessary training.
• Training and support for site firefighting services.
• Commitment to attain, maintain and apply Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) skills
• Commitment to attain, maintain and apply all Dry End and/or Wet End process skills.
• Learn/ develop yourself and your team
• Improve the business by contributing to and accomplishing team objectives Operate forklift and a locomotive.
• Operate Cutter and Bale Line equipment
• Take process samples and accurately complete lab tests
• Perform switchman duties in a rail yard.
• Perform basic maintenance tasks
• Stay current on safety, process and business information

Team Expectations:

• Ability to meet all Team Norms and Standards with a focus on active participation in safety programs.
• Behavior consistent with the Safety Vision and Policy and the Site Principles
• Perform leadership and business functions to support the team
• Get along with others and help your team grow

• A positive approach to conducting assigned tasks and interactions with others
• A member of the site Emergency Response Team
• Train in fire/ first aid as a member on the rescue team

Key Attributes to be successful in this position:

• Committed to the improvement and development of the team
• Process Improvement focused
• Drive for excellence
• Adaptable
• Respectful and values diversity
• Dependable
• Eager to learn
• Good communication – up down and across the organization
• Strong self-motivation

Qualifications

Required qualifications include:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Application
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to perform duties with little supervision
• Proactive approach to troubleshooting/problem identification
• Able to perform physically demanding work

• Demonstrated safety awareness
• The ability to work closely with others in a team environment.

• Strong learning orientation and ability to adapt to change

Preferred qualifications include:

• Fire Fighting certificate- 1081

• EMR Certificate
• Experience operating heavy equipment
• Strong communication skills

• Mechanical aptitude

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

• Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays
• Medical & Dental
• Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
• Life & Disability Insurance
• On-site Cafeteria
• On-site Nurse
• Strong Safety Culture

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the plant, 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) 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.