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Founded in 1898, International Paper is a global company of manufacturing renewable fibre-based packaging, pulp, and paper products with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, Europe, North Africa and Russia. The company produces packaging products that protect goods, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal hygiene products and papers. This Memphis, Tenn based company employs over 50,000 employees who render their services in more than 150 countries. The company is committed to strengthening people and the communities and ensuring businesses are safe for next generations. The company was established with an aim to become the most successful, sustainable and responsible companies in the world while enhancing the people’s lives as well as planet by transforming renewable resources into products. The company has received Fortune Magazine World’s Most Admired Companies® 2020 for 17 years, Ethisphere Institute World’s Most Ethical Companies® 2020 for 14 consecutive years and Women’s Choice Award® Best Companies to Work For Millennial Women 2018-2020.

Company - Public
Over $10B
Large
Multiple locations
Niche Manufacturers, Paper & Print Manufacturers, Paper & Paper Product Wholesalers
1898
Mark S. Sutton
What departments International Paper employees work at?
DepartmentsRatio
other occupation26.9%
Production12%
Computer / IT10.7%
Administrative10.1%
Engineers9.1%
Sales / Retail8.6%
Maintenance / Repair7.2%
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How many years of experience do International Paper employees have before joining?
Years of experience at International Paper: Newcomers: 25%, Experiencers: 16%, Experts: 18%, Veterans: 41%. International Paper employees have 8+ years experience on average before joining.
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Where did International Paper employees work before joining?
Where they've worked before International Paper: Champion International Corporation, FedEx, Georgia-Pacific. Typical International Paper employees have worked at Champion International Corporation.
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Champion International Corporation
FedEx
Georgia-Pacific
What industries did International Paper employees work in previously?
Industry Background: The most typical industries of International Paper: Paper & Print Manufacturers, Colleges / Universities, Niche Manufacturers, Food & Beverage Retailers, Religious Organizations. International Paper employees most likely come from a Paper & Print Manufacturers industry background.
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Where did International Paper employees work before joining?
Past employers' size at International Paper: Small: 23%, Medium: 12%, Large: 65%. Most International Paper employees have previously worked at large companies.
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Educational background

What did employees at International Paper study?
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Where did employees at International Paper study?
Auburn University
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
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Employee data

How long do people stay in a role at International Paper?
Time employed at International Paper: <1: 6%, 1-3: 22%, 4-8: 28%, 9-13: 15%, 14-20: 12%, 20+: 17%. Most International Paper employees stay with the company for 4-8 years which is the same as the industry average.
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How does International Paper rank for age & gender diversity?
Gender ratio at International Paper: 73.8% Male and 26.2% Female. Age ratio at International Paper: 16-20: 0%, 21-30: 33%, 31-40: 25%, 41-50: 20%, 51-60: 17%, 60+: 5%. International Paper rates - 12.8% less female than the industry average. Most International Paper employees are 21-30, which is below the industry median age range.
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How does International Paper rank for career advancement?
Career advancement at International Paper: high. International Paper ranks high for career advancement which is above the industry average.
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What’s the stock symbol of International Paper?
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Isabella Holmes4 years ago
IP.
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When was International Paper founded?
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Liam Brown4 years ago
1898.
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gender breakdown at International Paper?
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Sophie Hayes4 years ago
gender ratio is 26.2% female, 73.8% male.
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What industry does International Paper operate in?
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Liam Brown4 years ago
in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Mining i believe
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Where’s International Paper’s HQ located?
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Isabella Holmes4 years ago
The HQ is at Memphis, TN.
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What’s International Paper’s yearly revenue?
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Liam Brown4 years ago
over $10b
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I’m looking for the name of International Paper’s CEO.
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
here you go: Mark S. Sutton.
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How many years does an employee typically spend working for International Paper?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
An employee typically spends 4-8
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what kind of companies did International Paper employees work for?
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Isabella Holmes4 years ago
Large companies before International Paper.
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what are the chances of career advancement at International Paper?
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Liam Brown4 years ago
high.
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Top future employers of International Paper employees?
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Liam Brown4 years ago
Evergreen Packaging, FedEx, Georgia-Pacific, Graphic Packaging International, KapStone Paper and Packaging, Packaging Corporation of America, Veritiv, WestRock.
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Who are the top previous employers of International Paper employees?
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Sophie Hayes4 years ago
Champion International Corporation, FedEx, Georgia-Pacific, Packaging Corporation of America, Temple-Inland, US Army, US Navy, Weyerhaeuser.
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What’s the average age at International Paper?
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Liam Brown4 years ago
21-30.
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What were International Paper’s employees' top fields of study?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
No higher education, Bachelor of Science.
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Minimum age of hiring at International Paper?
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3 years ago
A: 18
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I'm a women and I can lift easily 50 pounds from the floor to waist, but i cant lift 50 pounds from the foor to shoulder, if the lift test is required.Wondering is it hard for a woman to do machine operator job.
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A year ago
Women aren't expected to lift what they can't. Men will help her or she can take a position that doesn't require so much lifting. But there are a number of women that work there.
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A year ago
You will not be required to lift like that. You will be fine.
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If you don't use all of your vacation days, do they roll over?
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A year ago
No vacation does not roll over they pay you out for any unused vacation
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A year ago
No if you don't use at end of year then u get compensated for your vacation days
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I was just emailed to go in and take a test at the Buena Park plant. What does the test consist of or Is it hard.
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A year ago
Dnt worry.It is not hard.If you can read and do basic math you should be good.
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A year ago
Basic general knowledge questions
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Hi, I have applied here for machine helper position. Just wanna know what is the top pay for machine helper..
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A year ago
Don't know the pay scale for production.
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A year ago
This varies by location. With over 150 domestic location, each will have its own pay scale.
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What does the aptitude test consist of?
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A year ago
Knowledge test was math and English test
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A year ago
General knowledge, and logical problem solving
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Do you get breaks ? I heard you dont.
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A year ago
Lexington KY we get 1 ten minute break and 1 twenty minute lunch. All paid! Also a additional 10 if you work a 12 hr shift
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A year ago
My experience with them were, the breaks and other conditions were approachable.
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After u pass drug screening how long does it take them to contact you?
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A year ago
I think it might take about 5 days
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A year ago
I belive it is 1-2 weeks
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Is overtime available?
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A year ago
Yes overtime is available. Especially on Saturday
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A year ago
Man OT every other Saturday for 6 hours
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I work for a printing co. Would I be consider for a job in the plant as a forklift driver. have also handle material getting paper to the presses.
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A year ago
YEP.
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A year ago
More chance
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I'm curious to know, how did you get hired at International Paper? Directly through the company or through a temp service.
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A year ago
Directly thru the company
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A year ago
Proved myself through a temp service and was offered a job after about three months working.
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What's the PTO look like here?
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A year ago
PTO is dependent on years worked
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A year ago
1 week after 1st year,2 weeks after 3rd year,3 weeks after 8th year and so on....
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How long does it take to be notified if you are being considered for a job?
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A year ago
A week to ten days
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A year ago
If they don'y like you or don't want you to work for them they NEVER CALL YOU BACK,, its pick and choose the people they want.Wait for week days and call back and check the status.
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I'm a new employee, just wondering is overtime mandatory only because i'm a new employee.
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A year ago
I never minded doing overtime.
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A year ago
Yes when required
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Can an employee be terminated for entering rehab voluntarily without administering a drug test?
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A year ago
Not aware of tat😐
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A year ago
No the job sends you to rehab
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Is there a weight limitations on some positions. Do they give you time to lose the weight.
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A year ago
Not familiar with any weight limitations for specific positions at this facility.
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A year ago
No limitations in any department
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Does IP do on sight drug test or send to Clinic for testing. Texarkana texas
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A year ago
They test you on site but send off sample to a lab.
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A year ago
Yes they have on sight drug testing for randoms and clinic testing for full time employment
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I just wanna know, what is the work environment and culture like..
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A year ago
Good. People seem to have worked well together. Supervisors treated me with respect and seemed fair.
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A year ago
The work environment was good.🌻
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Do you get performance reviews? If so, how often?
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A year ago
Yes. every 6 months and they were okay
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A year ago
I received excellent reports from IP through my contracting company, VACO, for the duration of my 2-year contract.
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Do employees get a booklet explaining safety vacations overtime benefits overtime ect....?
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A year ago
Yes you receive that when you get the job.
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A year ago
Hmmm.....🥲
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Is this a stable work place?
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A year ago
I can say this place is a stable work place with a great working atmosphere.
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A year ago
This is a stable work place and it has room where you can grow in the company.
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I'm just wondering, what type of drug test do they give.
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A year ago
Random urinalysis🥲
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A year ago
Depends on the situation.
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What is the best part of working at International Paper?
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A year ago
The people are nice, the work is easy, provide good starting pay
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A year ago
Was interesting and fast paced which I love.
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Paid weekly or bi weekly?
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A year ago
Bi-weekly payments🤩
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A year ago
Paid twice a month
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What is the promotion process like at International Paper?
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A year ago
Poor and tedious
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A year ago
Depending on the position your able to climb the ladder to better experiences.
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I worked at the this company for like 3 months. Wanna know how long do you have to work at International Paper before you can go on maternity leave.
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A year ago
I really dnt know
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A year ago
I suppose its 1 year after the employment service period.
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I was wanting to try a part time job here with a good wage and benefits​
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A year ago
I personally work a total of at least 30-40+ hours at IP as a part time position.🤫
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A year ago
Compensation is average and great benefits​
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Do we get paid for funeral leave?
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A year ago
Paid for funeral leave
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A year ago
Yes it is paid
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When are the raises offered here?
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A year ago
When they feel like it
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A year ago
I think its yearly.🤩
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Do you need a diploma?
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A year ago
No, they have a lot of internal training available
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A year ago
You do need your diploma and it is best to have some computer training also.
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Does this company hire felons?🤔
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A year ago
Yes it does but according to the charge they have received
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A year ago
Yes, we have felons here
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Would like to know about the benefits we get?😍
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A year ago
Not very good ones
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A year ago
Multiple optional discounts and benefits.
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Does International Paper offer a dental plan? What does it cover?
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A year ago
Yes it does and covers basically everything in dental
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A year ago
Yes regular coverage.
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I just wanna be sure, if I dont pass the alpitude test will I get a Interview or not.
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A year ago
Yep...
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A year ago
I think so😘
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Is there a union?
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A year ago
There is no Union
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A year ago
Yes there is but not alot of employees are in the union
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Do machine operators get paid weekly?
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A year ago
At International Paper you are paid Bi Weekly
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A year ago
I got paid twice a month
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Is there a dress code requirement here?
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A year ago
Casual but ppe is a must protective eye wear,steel toe boots,and high visibility vest
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A year ago
Yes proper ppe: safety glasses, pants, and at least short sleeve shirt, ear plugs, and safety toe shoes, or boots.
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Do they deny you a job based off credit score?
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A year ago
No. Nothing involved your credit score
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A year ago
I dnt think so🙄
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What is a typical day like for you working here?
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A year ago
Work is smooth. No pressure just steady.
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A year ago
Lovely🥺
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I'm just wondering, how flexible are the working hours here.
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A year ago
Your working 12 hours straight for weeks sometimes but great pay
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A year ago
Hours are set for the most part.🤩
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I've a question, when do they do drug screens? Will it be at the interview or will they call you in later for screening.
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A year ago
Before the initial hiring process😍
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A year ago
At hiring. The screening is done before hiring.
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Would like to know abt the interview process here.
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A year ago
1 phone screen, onsite interview including lunch with interviews by 4-8 people throughout the day.
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A year ago
They walk you around the plant and show you the equipment. Then if you’re ok with that way things run, you are offered to take their 4 hour test. Then if you pass youll get an interview.
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I live alone, so i would eat from outside all most every meals.So wondering does the company have a cafeteria.
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A year ago
Yes must location do have a cafeteria
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A year ago
Has a cafeteria🌝
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Is management also union?
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A year ago
Management is not a part of the union
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A year ago
No its not😎
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Can I still be hired with a non conviction felony?
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A year ago
I don’t think so
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A year ago
Not probable, but yes.
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Can someone pls tell me, how often do you get a raise at IP?
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A year ago
Conditional to training and your teams recommendation.
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A year ago
Yearly i guess.
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What does a new hire training consists of?
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A year ago
2-3 weeks training on your position and responsibilities. Training done on 1st shift.
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A year ago
3 days of training. all u learn about is safety and when u finally get on the floor, the expect you to already know everything
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Wondering, what is covered by the health insurance at this company.
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A year ago
Dental, vision and health but none are any good and coverage for dental runs out after 2 visits
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A year ago
Major medical and prescription drugs.Dental n EAP
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What tips or advice would you give to someone interviewing at International Paper?
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A year ago
Go in open minded and confident😍
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A year ago
Be prepared to give an abundant amount of personal time to the job function. In return you will be paid a great deal, with a bunch of great benefits.
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I've an interview tomorrow.Would like to know what questions they might ask during the interviews.
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A year ago
Have you ever worked at a Box Plant before?
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A year ago
Depending on the position you have applied.
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Is there work from home policy here?
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A year ago
No WFH positions
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A year ago
All onsite work
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