CCF Entry Level Production Technician

Position Title:
Entry Level Production Technician (CCF)
Columbus, MS

Pay Rate:
$22.48/hour + $43 weekly scheduling premium (CPP)

Category/Shift:
Hourly Full-Time / Rotating 12 hour shifts (6am-6pm / 6pm-6am) on a 28 day rotation swinging from nights to days weekly – 36 hours one week, 48 the next week (8 hours built in OT every check). A total of 7 DAY shifts, 7 NIGHT shifts, and 14 OFF shifts every 28 days.

About The Role:
This position supports International Paper’s Columbus Cellulose Fibers (CCF) facility, located in Columbus, Mississippi. CCF is a vital part of IP’s Global Cellulose Fibers Business. The Entry Level Production Techniciancandidate must have a desire and ability to work as a multi-skilled technician in a continuous process industry. Applicants must have a demonstrated commitment to safety, and successfully complete a rigorous assessment process.

About You: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Minimum Requirements:

Must be at least age 18
High school diploma, GED or equivalent work experience required
Excellent safety experience
Able to wear required safety equipment
Good written and verbal communication skills
Able to work a rotating shift schedule including:

Days& Nights
Holidays
Weekends

Able to work overtime
Able to work safely around moving manufacturing equipment and machinery
Able to qualify to operate mobile equipment (including overhead cranes)
Able to work in a team-based system (flexible – can rotate tasks)
BasicMathSkills
MeasurableMechanicalAptitude
BasicComputerSkills
Successfulcompletion of a pre-employment drug screen

Physical, Dexterity, and Strength Requirements:(withor without reasonable accommodation)

Able to lift/handle 50 pounds occasionally
Able to lift 2 – 20 pounds regularly
Able to climb steps and ladders
Able to enter small vessels
Able to work from heights
Able to turn large valves
Able to stand or walk for 2 – 3 hours at a time for 10 – 12 hours
Able to work in extreme temperatures (hot/cold)
Able to work in a noisy environment while wearing hearing protection

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced education preferred
Demonstrated leadership skills a plus
Prior experience with shift work a plus
Prefer 2+ years manufacturing and/or military experience
Prefer2+years of recent steady employment
Demonstrated success in an advanced work system
Demonstrated computer functionality
Competencywith Microsoft Office Software

About Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF):
Our GCF business helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. Our safe, high-quality pulp forms the basis for a wide range of applications like towel and tissue products, diapers, feminine care, incontinence and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. In addition, our specialty pulp serves as a sustainable raw material used in construction materials, paints, coatings and more. GCF generated $2.8B in revenue in 2024 and has 3,300 employees globally, with nine manufacturing facilities and eight regional offices. Additional information can be found by visiting globalcellulosefibers.com.

Why GCF:
Global Cellulose Fibers 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.

We’ve Got You Covered:
At Global Cellulose Fibers, our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans. We are proud to offer a variety of benefits to support our employees and their families, including:

Medical, Dental, Life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-term and Long-term Disability

401(k) and Company-funded retirement contributions

Paid Time Off

Physical Location of Position:
Columbus Cellulose Fibers
4335 Carson Road
Columbus, MS 39701
662-243-4000

Global Cellulose Fibers 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. Global Cellulose Fibers 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 accommodations@gcfibers.comor (833) 753-3242.