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D Shift Die Mounter / Tender

International Paper

Waterloo, IAFull-time$27.48/hrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$27.48/hr
Location
Waterloo, IA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Die Mounter / Die Tender works at International Paper’s Waterloo Box Plant on a full-time third-shift schedule. The role involves operating machinery, inspecting and stacking finished products, reading manufacturing orders and measurements, and completing quality documents. The posting lists a starting pay rate of $27.48 per hour and describes a rotating schedule with three days on and two days off.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Safety Focus, nice to haveCustomer Service, nice to haveBasic Math, nice to haveReading, nice to haveAttention to Detail, nice to haveQuality Control, nice to haveOperating Machinery, nice to haveInspecting Products, nice to haveReading Measurements, nice to have

Qualifications

Must Be 18+, requiredHigh School Diploma or Equivalent Work Experience, nice to haveManufacturing Experience, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Vision Insurance

Full job description

Job Description

Position Title:

Die Mounter / Die Tender

Category/Shift:

Hourly Full-Time, 3rd shift – 6:00pm – 6:00am, 24/7 Schedule (3 days on, 2 days off, etc), 3-day weekends every other week, predictable bi-weekly rotation schedule.

Starting Pay Rate – $27.48/hour

Physical Location:

International Paper – Waterloo Box Plant

3230 Leversee Rd

Waterloo, IA 50703

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The Job You Will Perform:

Safe manufacturing procedures

Operating fast paced machinery

Inspecting, counting and stacking finished product

Reading manufacturing orders

Accurately reading tape measures, gauges and other test equipment

Utilizing basic shop math

Accurately completing quality and administrative documents and following directions

Clean-up functions such as blowing down machine, wiping off shafts, cleaning ink systems, vacuuming, sweeping machine area as well as picking up and shredding scrap

The Skills You Will Bring:

  • Must be 18 years of age or older

  • High school diploma/GED preferred or equivalent work experience

  • Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus

  • Focus on safety

  • Customer service

  • Basic math

  • Reading

  • Detail Oriented

  • Quality Control

  • Assessment of skills and abilities

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; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value. Learn more at 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] or (877) 973-3919.

Job Identification 2004908

Job Category Production/Facility

Job Schedule Full time

How this job compares

Set against the 300 open Production Worker jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 15, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$27.48/hr
  • US median$19–20/hr218 hourly ranges

This rate, $27.48/hr, is 43% above the US median midpoint ($19/hr) — in the top quarter of Production Worker hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 15 open Production Worker jobs in Iowa and 300 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
Production Worker postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 0 to 1 year (35 postings).
Education
1 of the 300 open Production Worker jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 15, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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