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Ink Technician

International Paper

Bedford Park, ILFull-time$21.08/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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Compensation
$21.08/hr
Location
Bedford Park, IL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Ink Technician is a developmental role on the Custom Packaging production team at the blend facility, reporting to the Superintendent. The technician supports daily operations, product handling, quality checks, packaging and shipping preparation, and customer assistance. The position is full-time and hourly, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and includes repetitive lifting of 50 pounds.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Goal OrientationSelf-StarterCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsMath SkillsLifting 50 PoundsManufacturingComputer LiteracyOrganizationMultitasking

Benefits

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

Full job description

Job Description

Position Title:

Ink Technician

Pay Rate:

$21.08

Category/Shift:

Hourly Full-Time (7am-3pm – Monday-Friday)

Physical Location:

5300 W. 73rd Street

Bedford Park, IL 60638

(708) 728-8278

General Information: This position is a part of the Custom Packaging - Ink and Plate Division and reports to the Superintendent at the blend plant. This is an hourly, full time, non-exempt position.

Background: This position is a developmental position within Custom Packaging and a functional part of the production team at the blend facility. Qualified candidates must be energetic, highly motivated & self directed. Candidates must bring a can-do approach. Must be dedicated, flexible, organized and detail oriented with strong multi-task skills. Must be computer literate.

The Job You Will Perform:

  • Assist the Superintendent with daily production and operational activities.

  • Participate in the production process, including product dispensing, handling materials, and supporting manufacturing operations.

  • Perform quality control checks to help ensure products meet established standards.

  • Complete and maintain production records, shipping documentation, and other operational paperwork.

  • Package, label, and prepare finished products for distribution.

  • Palletize completed orders and stage them for shipment.

  • Coordinate shipment pickups with trucking and transportation companies.

  • Wash and sanitize containers, equipment, and work areas as required.

  • Provide customer assistance and support when needed.

  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized facility, including end-of-day cleaning tasks.

  • Follow all company safety, quality, and operational procedures.

  • Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements: Candidate must be goal oriented, a self-starter and good communicator. Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization. Candidate must also possess good math skills and be able to lift 50 pounds repetitively. Candidate must also demonstrate a sincere interest and desire to work in a fast paced manufacturing environment.

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 2004550

Job Category Production/Facility

Job Schedule Full time

How this job compares

Set against the 2,025 open Production jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$21.08/hr
  • Illinois median$21–22/hr63 hourly ranges
  • US median$20–22/hr925 hourly ranges

This rate, $21.08/hr, is close to the Illinois median midpoint ($21/hr) — in the middle half of Production hourly ranges in Illinois.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 87 open Production jobs in Illinois and 2,025 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Illinois
Experience
Production postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 4 years (619 postings).
Education
120 of the 2,025 open Production jobs (6%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 30, 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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