Production Associate - EHS Description: **Production Associate – EHS** **Pay Rate** : EHS Production Associates start at $22.51 per hour. **Category/Shift** : Day Shift: 7:00 am – 3:00 pm **Physical Location** : 34040 Union Camp Drive Franklin, VA 23851 757-569-4321 **Position Description:** + Assist EHS Operator 1 with day-to-day tasks, including operating equipment in the wastewater treatment system, water distribution system, landfill, etc. + Must be self-motivated and able to work alone during large portions of the shift. + Maintain good housekeeping in EHS designated areas. + Participate in lock-out tag-out on EHS equipment. + Collect wastewater samples at designated locations. + Conduct monthly safety inspections on ladders, safety showers, fire extinguishers, etc. + Train to certify for Operator 1 position to fill on shift for vacations. + This position is largely self-driven. Successful candidates must be able to work outdoors (rain or shine), including at night and in more remote natural locations within the EHS area of responsibility. **Position Requirements:** + Must have a valid driver’s license + Minimum high school graduate, GED or equivalent work experience. Manufacturing experience preferred + Must be at least 18 years of age and eligible for employment in the U.S. + Understand and follow directions. + Operate or work from elevated work surfaces (with proper safety training and safety protection). + Must wear required safety equipment (PPE). + Must work around heavy machinery. + Operate or work in outdoor and 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)). + Lift up to 50 pounds. + Must undergo an initial drug screen and periodic drug screens for illicit use of drugs as a condition of employment. + Participate in 2-week New Hire Integration (NHI) Orientation (classroom setting). + Successful completion of 125-day Probationary period. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Outdoor work experience + Basic computer skills **Mill Operations - You must be able to:** + Work some major holidays, weekends, and nights if needed and to cover + Switch between days and nights + Consider the potential effect on family and the likelihood of missing family events **The Benefits You Will Enjoy:** International Paper’s GCF business 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, and Paid Time Off. **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 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 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. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. 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. Following International Paper’s strategic review, GCF is transitioning to become a standalone company supported by American Industrial Partners, positioning us to deliver enhanced value to customers and continue shaping a healthier, more sustainable future. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com Share this job: Location: Franklin, VA, US, 23851 Category: Hourly Job Date: Sep 24, 2025 If you are not finding suitable opportunities, please click below to join our talent community!