Job 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.

Hourly – Entry Level Operations at the Bogalusa Paper Mill

Position Title: Entry Level Production

Pay Rate : $19.36

Physical Location :

401 Avenue U

Bogalusa, LA

985-732-8000

Category/Shift : Hourly Full-Time

12-Hour Rotating Shifts

The Job you will Perform:

After an initial onboarding period, New Hires immediately begin training to certify for higher jobs and higher pay in a line of progression.

• As you move up through the lines of progression, you will be required to test and certify in each job. Each job entails working on a team that runs a process by operating equipment systems, monitoring details, trouble shooting and adjusting to ensure performance of the process.
• You will be responsible for conducting tests and inspections to evaluate the quality of products, making sure the procedures are followed properly and assessing the reliability of the running systems and machines.
• The job will require critical thinking skills for technical & mechanical decisions.
• The physical demands for the job will include
  • Climbing, working at heights, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Team Player – Collaborate and work cooperatively across a multifunctional team
• Dependability – Arrive to work on time and work your scheduled shifts
• Self-Motivation – Show effort towards training to move up to next position and accepting feedback to make improvements or take corrective action

Minimum Job Requirements:

• At least 18 years of age
• Minimum high school graduate or GED
• Eligible for employment in the US
• Must be willing to meet the following requirements:
  • Operate or 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)
  • Must pass a criminal background check as a condition of employment
  • Undergo a job-related health assessment as a condition of employment
  • Undergo a drug screen for illicit use of drugs as a condition of employment
  • Submit to periodic drug screens as a condition of employment
  • Work any shift and/or a rotating shift schedule
  • Work overtime on a regular basis and with last-minute notification
  • Work holidays and weekends on a regular basis
  • Wear required safety equipment

The Career You Will Build:

Our training and certification program will provide many opportunities to develop new skills for advancement.

Future opportunities may include:

• Becoming a skilled trainer for future new employees
• Becoming a safety advocate and leader
• Leadership Development training to allow for potential growth into supervisory roles
• Tuition Reimbursement to further your education related to the industry

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 Plan, 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 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 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.
Bogalusa, LA 70427 

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