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    International Paper Reviews

    Updated January 19, 2019
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    International Paper Chief Executive Officer Mark S. Sutton
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    Pros

    • "good environment; good pay; convenient location" (in 73 reviews)

    • "They have good benefits and base salary at plants by local market" (in 52 reviews)

    Cons

    • "Expectation to constantly check work email while on vacation or after you leave work did not contribute to a good work/life balance" (in 33 reviews)

    • "Requires hard work and long hours" (in 46 reviews)

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    1. "Great diversity especially in leadership"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at International Paper full-time

      Pros

      Lots of positions to move around in the company and find best positions

      Cons

      communication across departments can get stagnant

    2. "Decent place to work. Management is a little out of touch."

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      Current Employee - Maintenance in Rockford, IL
      Current Employee - Maintenance in Rockford, IL
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at International Paper full-time (More than 8 years)

      Pros

      Good pay for job requirements. No degree needed.

      Cons

      Many 6 day weeks and 12 hour shifts.

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    3. "manage safety"

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      Current Employee - N/A in Memphis, TN
      Current Employee - N/A in Memphis, TN
      Recommends
      Negative Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at International Paper full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      great environment at some sites

      Cons

      will only be allowed full autonomy to make safety impact if you work at corporate level

      Advice to Management

      believe in safety and not just enough to suffice for a facade

    4. "Marketing Internship at International Paper"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      Pros

      Great work environment with emphasis on safety

      Cons

      Headquarters could be better located

    5. "Great Place"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Bellevue, WA
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Bellevue, WA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at International Paper full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      You feel right at home from day one!😎

      Cons

      None, it was a straight up attitude.

      Advice to Management

      Keep up the good !

    6. "Director"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      Pros

      Great people, global work force, strong talent development program.

      Cons

      Location (HQ is in Memphis)

    7. "QW"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      Pros

      Helpful coworkers and good pay

      Cons

      Long, hot hours. Tedious jobs.

    8. Helpful (1)

      "Eh"

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      Current Employee - Machine Operator in Bowling Green, KY
      Current Employee - Machine Operator in Bowling Green, KY
      Recommends
      Negative Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I have been working at International Paper full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Decent break system. Lenient on breaks if you need more time.

      Cons

      Not very informative to New people. Your typically left in the dark about things.

    9. Helpful (1)

      "Hiring Practices"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at International Paper full-time

      Pros

      MOSTLY A GOOD GROUP OF PEOPLE

      Cons

      Lack of ownership of mistakes, covering up problems instead of addressing them

    10. "Great company to work for."

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at International Paper full-time

      Pros

      Great culture and management really care.

      Cons

      Benefits could be better as well as compensation.