Utility

**Job Description** **Position Title:** Utility Person **Pay Rate** : Converting: $20.30/hr. (probationary rate) up to $22.60/hr. Corrugator: $20.30/hr. (probationary rate) up to $23.99/hr. **Sign on Bonus** : $500 after 30 days $500 after 6 months **Category/Shift** : Hourly Full-Time - 8 hour shifts 2 nd shift (3pm-11pm) 3 rd shift (11pm-7am) **Physical Location** : Lexington SC Box Facility 129 Zenker Road. Lexington, SC 29072 **INTERVIEWS WILL BE SCHEDULED THROUGH EMAIL** **The Job You Will Perform:** **Utility Persons fill in throughout the Converting or Corrugator departments in entry level positions** . **Converting:** + Works at the direction of the operator. + Obtains required waste dunnage for top and bottom protector sheets for units. + Obtains required load tags for correct order identification. + Makes ready the load former for production run. + Assist helper and operator in house cleaning work. + Assist in clearing machine jams when necessary. + Completes Helper's duties when appropriate or instructed to do so. + Performs the "Top Box per Unit" quality check by folding up a box in the open position and checking for quality defects such as; glue joint, print quality, correct folding of all scores, and quality of board. **Corrugator:** + Responsible to the department supervisor for the quality and quantity of work produced. + Operates the control panel for the down stacker. + Makes designated quality checks on all orders including checks for multiple outs. + Reports any non-conforming spec. to the Knife Operator. + Discards any waste generated from paper changes as well as any defects observed throughout the run. + Moves plastic tubes into place to receive stacks of sheets. + Properly marks each stack of sheets with the correct identification. + Releases loads for the stock handler. + Maintains good housekeeping. Reports any safety hazards and unsafe acts to the department supervisor **The Skills You Will Bring:** + Follow all safety rules and practices + Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, ability to write simple correspondence. Have the ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization + 2 years of Fast Paced Manufacturing Experience **The Benefits You Will Enjoy:** + Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays + Retirement, pension, and 401k Matching Program + Medical & Dental + Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement) + Life & Disability Insurance **The Career You Will Build:** + Leadership training + Promotional opportunities **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 . **About Us** **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 . 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@ or (877) 973-3919. **Job Identification** 2001532 **Job Category** Production/Facility **Job Schedule** Full time

Created: 2026-04-04