International Paper Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"I believe International Paper is a great place to work."

"International Paper is a very ethical company and has very high regards to its employees."

"Good company. Good values."

"International paper is huge. And I'm just looking for more opportunities in paper and packaging"

"good work enviorment and benifits"

"The company is too big to even value important employees. All the technical work is done by REOs (Regional Engineering Offices) that are external to IP."

"I started work with Weyerhaeuser for 18 years until they were bought out by International Paper Company, for which I remained another 9 years. The company is huge with 65,000 workers worldwide. They are one of the top producers of corrugated boxes in the world. Their company values and ethics have changed dramatically."

"This company is going down hill by the year."

"I have worked at xpedx, International Paper for almost 3 years now, and it has been a great first corporate job! I started as a contractor and gained a full time position. It has been great!"

"I worked for International Paper for almost 11 yrs. Management was fair to us. I got along with co-workers. Overall I had a great experience there. Unfortunately, corp. chose us as one of the facilities to close."

What do you like about working at International Paper?

"It afforded me a salary and medical / dental benefits."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"I would be clear on what your career aspirations are."

What don't you like about working at International Paper?

"There was at times too much process to complete tasks."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would encourage management to empower their people more often."

"A lot of work in hours or a salaried employee along with weekends."

What do you like about working at International Paper?

"There is endless opportunity at other locations and strong finances."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Get what you want in writing. Make sure that you have all questions answered and it is what it says it is."

What don't you like about working at International Paper?

"They expect our lives to be work, family, God. I have been on 12 hour shifts for over a year with every other weekend on a minimal salary."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Retention. A happy refreshed employee's output is always more efficient and cost effective than over worked employees."

"It has not been one of the greatest experiences I have had."

What do you like about working at International Paper?

"Honestly, I do not have a fond affinity for the facility where I work."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Get as much person-to-person information as you can for the facility where you are being considered as an employee before signing on the dotted line."

What don't you like about working at International Paper?

"I don't enjoy being micromanaged about every descision to be made and not being given all the required knowledge to make the best informed action plans."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Invest in improving the information flow, make training more than a buzz word, consider the knowledge of the production staff and cultivate their ideas."

"I am content at IP."

What do you like about working at International Paper?

"I like that I work for a small group within a large company."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be prepared to work for a large company that only looks at the big picture."

What don't you like about working at International Paper?

"I don't like the lack of employee focus since the company is so large."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would suggest focusing on employee wellness within the work environment and encourage team building."

What do you like about working at International Paper?

"I loved the fast paced environment and working under time constraints."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"This company closed the NJ plant due to the economy."

What don't you like about working at International Paper?

"There was no room for advancement as I reached my peak and company was closed down."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I had suggested purchasing higher speed equipment to optimize production."