Production Lead
Description:
**Position** **Title:**
Production Lead
**Pay Rate:**
$27.16/Hour
**Category/Shift:**
Hourly Full-Time (7am-3pm)
**Physical Location:**
Atlanta Container (Forest Park, GA)
**The Job You Will Perform:**
+ Lead and support production teams to ensure safety, quality, and productivity standards are met.
+ Communicate timekeeping and attendance updates to supervisors.
+ Act as liaison between production staff and management.
+ Manage waste reduction and housekeeping practices during and after shifts.
+ Participate in process improvement projects and production meetings.
+ Respond promptly to machine downtime and proactively identify potential issues.
+ Work independently with minimal supervision and complete assigned work orders.
+ Maintain clear communication with supervisors, operators, and maintenance personnel.
+ Demonstrate flexibility to work off-shifts or additional hours as needed.
+ **Applicants must be willing to work alternate shifts, weekends, and daily overtime as required.**
**The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:**
+ Minimum 2 years of experience as an Operator or Assistant.
+ Strong computer skills; familiarity with plant systems (Kiwi, QMS, CWR preferred).
+ Team-oriented, motivated, and safety-focused with a positive attitude.
+ Ability to adapt to changing schedules and work across shifts.
+ Strong attendance record and commitment to plant standards.
+ Adhere to all company policies and safety procedures.
+ Exhibit urgency during equipment downtime and resolve issues promptly.
+ Communicate effectively and share relevant information across shifts.
+ Take initiative to identify and implement process improvements.
+ Continue building technical and leadership knowledge through training.
**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:**
Training and promotional opportunities within a global company.
**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 from 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 2022 were $21.2 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._**
**_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] (
[email protected]%20) **_or (877) 973-3919._**
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Location:
FOREST PARK, GA, US, 30297
Category: Hourly Job
Date: Nov 19, 2025
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