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International Paper · Ashland City, TN

# 1st shift Assistant Operator

Ashland City, TN, United States $22.44/hr Administrative 

Listed on International Paper’s official careers site. Posted October 21, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on International Paper’s careers site →](https://iazbqy.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/job/2004565)

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## Job description

### Position Title

Assistant Machine Operator Pay Rate: $22.44/hr.

### Category/Shift

Hourly Full-Time OT and Weekends may be required Physical Location: 2150 Hwy 12 S Ashland City, TN 37015 The Job You Will Perform: Assist the operator in making ready, maintaining and operating corrugated manufacturing press machine in which you are assigned. (rotary die cutters, Flexo folder gluers, labeler and folder gluer machinery) Observes and monitors machine operations to detect malfunctions and to determine whether adjustments are needed.

Feeding, catching and stacking corrugated sheets at machine feed and stacking stations. Overseas/performs order setups including setting heads, mounting of print plates and dies, maintaining safety, quality and required housekeeping standards. Ensures all orders are completed to specifications including “special instructions” if applicable. Other duties as assigned by managers and or supervisors/shift leader which may include parts and hand assembly.

Safety champion for your crew The Skills You Will Bring: High School Diploma or GED preferred. Trade School and/or advanced degree preferred. Two years or more experience in a manufacturing setting preferred. (corrugated manufacturing is a plus). Ability to solve problems with minimal assistance. Ability to communicate effectively with other employees, supervisors, managers, etc. Basic computer skills (data entry, etc.) and be able to perform basic arithmetic including additions, subtractions, multiplications, division and use of a tape measure.

Always Comply with all IPS Safety rules and Quality policies and protocols. Ability to learn and understand machine line up. Ability to understand/learn all operations of corrugated manufacturing. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions given in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Ability to understand/learn and accurately utilize KIWI for setup, run instructions and production times. Must be dependable and reliable Ability to work in an environment that is often hot in the summer and cool in the winter.

This position requires standing throughout your entire shift and moderate to heavy lifting at times.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 21, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 24, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 31, 2026
- Listed for: 10 days
- Location: Ashland City, TN, United States
- Pay: $22.44/hr[Apply on International Paper’s careers site →](https://iazbqy.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/job/2004565)

## Hiring at International Paper
- Open jobs: 690
- New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections
- Tracked since: Jul 10, 2026

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