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Converting Assistant

International Paper

Sanger, CAFull-time$24.7/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$24.7/hr
Location
Sanger, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Converting Assistant supports production operations at International Paper’s Sanger facility. The role involves preparing materials and equipment for machine runs, assisting with setup and cleanup, monitoring production quality and quantity, and following safety practices. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be able to read measuring tools, use basic math, follow instructions, and work effectively with a team.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Measuring Tape and RulerBasic MathFast-Paced ManufacturingFollowing InstructionsTeamworkLeadershipGoal OrientationCommunicationComputer LiteracyFFF

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Benefits

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

Full job description

Job Description

Position Title:

Converting Assistant

Pay Rate :

$24.70 hr.

Category/Shift :

To be determined

Physical Location :

Sanger

1000 Muscat Ave.

Sanger, Ca 93657

559-875-3311

The Job You Will Perform:

  • Read factory work orders, print cards, and other documents to learn customer requirements

  • Identify stock and products that correspond to work orders

  • Inspecting, counting, stacking, and unitizing products according to customer specifications

  • Identify and segregate nonconforming (reject) products and materials

  • Accurately complete time sheets, reports, lists, and other records

  • Keep the supervisor informed of any problems and/or unusual situations

  • Maintain work areas to plant standards of housekeeping

  • Maintain teamwork with machine crews and other associates

  • Using available time to prepare for set ups and runs by obtaining tooling, ink, and other supplies

  • Assist plate mounter with ink inventory storage

  • Assist plate mounter with delivering plates to the converting machines

  • Assist plate mounter with distributing ink orders and other tooling supplies to converting machines

  • Perform set up functions as directed by the operator; such as removing and attaching cutting dies, zeroing and opening / closing the machine, raising, auto setting, and lowering the pre-feeder, setting the stacker and counter-ejector portions of the machine, recovering ink and washing ink filters, installing inks, cleaning, setting, and adjusting the glue application system, and completing paperwork, while continuously balancing work with the operator

  • performing assigned clean up functions, such as blowing down the machine, wiping off shafts, cleaning ink systems, sweeping and moping the machine area, and picking up miscellaneous scrap;

  • Continually monitor the quality and quantity of production

  • Follow all safety rules and practices

  • Have the courage to intervene and submit Check Its

  • Proficient with FFF

  • Assist other associates as needed

  • Perform all other duties assigned by supervision

  • The Skills You Will Bring:

  • Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent

  • Candidate must have the ability to accurately read a measuring tape and ruler; ability to use basic math

  • Candidate must also demonstrate a sincere interest and desire to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

  • Candidate must have the ability to follow instructions, ask questions, and work effectively as a member of team. a proven leader, goal oriented, self-starter, good communicator and computer literate.

  • Candidate must have a firm understanding of driving safety culture, adhering to corporate and human resources policy.

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 Disability, 401(k) and/or Pension (where applicable), Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), 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.

International Paper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.

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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 2004673

Job Category Production/Facility

Job Schedule Full time

How this job compares

Set against the 3,423 open Manufacturing jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$24.7/hr
  • California median$25–35/hr158 hourly ranges
  • US median$22–25/hr1,015 hourly ranges

This rate, $24.70/hr, is 18% below the California median midpoint ($30/hr) — in the middle half of Manufacturing hourly ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 426 open Manufacturing jobs in California and 3,423 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
Manufacturing postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 7 years (1,890 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 1,823 of the 3,423 open Manufacturing jobs (53%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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