Is International Paper a good company to work for?

International Paper has an overall rating of 3.3 out of 5, based on over 3,125 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 9% over the last 12 months. 48% of employees would recommend working at International Paper to a friend and 35% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about International Paper have been left by employees working as Human Resources , Intern and Financial Analyst .

Does International Paper pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, International Paper employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at International Paper. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at International Paper?

48% of International Paper employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated International Paper 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at International Paper?

Machine Operator (142) , Financial Analyst (34) , Manager (34) , Intern (32) , Maintenance Technician (32) , Estagiário (30) , Process Engineer (30) , Engineer (26) , Reliability Engineer (26) , Customer Service Representative (25) , Sales Representative (22) , REACH Engineer (21) , Business Analyst (17) , Forklift Operator (17) , Laborer (16)

What are the pros of working at International Paper according to real employee reviews?

"Pay is good you train and set up usually two jobs above your base job." ((in 391 reviews)); "good benefits and vacation leave" ((in 226 reviews)); "workers are great people to work with and are dedicated to doing a good job." ((in 155 reviews)); "Salaries are good but you must know your value to the organization and be firm when it's time to negotiate your compensation." ((in 49 reviews)); "There’s great opportunity to move within the company in and out of your department." ((in 48 reviews))

What are the cons of working at International Paper according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management and lack of organization" ((in 108 reviews)); "No work life balance work at a lot of 12s and Saturday" ((in 104 reviews)); "Long hours hard to balance life" ((in 87 reviews)); "you will work long hours and come in on your days off but that's manufacturing" ((in 34 reviews)); "Very hit or miss on whether or not you will get a good or bad manager." ((in 33 reviews))

What are employees saying about International Paper layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about International Paper layoffs and their outlook for job security at International Paper in 2026.

What are the top reviewed International Paper locations?

Memphis , Savannah , Selma , Georgetown , Orange , Bogalusa , Pensacola , Beaverton , Rome , Prattville , Mansfield , Columbus , Indianapolis , Eastover , Aurora , Ticonderoga , Valliant , Campti , Minneapolis , Vicksburg , Cedar Rapids , Charlotte , Streetsboro , Courtland , Louisville , Pine Hill , Franklin , Delaware , Eaton , Atlanta

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International Paper reviews

3.3

48% would recommend to a friend

(2,303 total reviews)

Andrew Silvernail

35% approve of CEO

35% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Culture & values

3.0

Work/Life balance

3.0

Career opportunities

2.8

Senior management

International Paper has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 2,303 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The International Paper employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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2.0

Mar 11, 2015

Culture shift at International Paper is unfortunate.

Anonymous

Recommend

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Pros

Good benefits. Good pay. Employees are supportive of each other.

Cons

Many middle-aged and up, tenured employees have been "let go" by International Paper in the past few years while a concentrated effort has been made to hire younger, recent college graduates. Good experience and opportunity for younger employment seekers. However, I would suggest to those considering working for IP to get in, get experience and move on within a few years. Longevity with IP doesn't seem to be valued any longer.

3.0

Jan 30, 2015

Be Prepared for LONG hours!

Flexo-die cut operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very good benefits,decent pay and decent fellow employees. Decent learning programs and meetings with management. Good interaction with fellow employees

Cons

Not knowing work schedule until 2 or 3 days ahead of time. Supervisors not taking up for their crew to protect their job. Too many unnecessary petty rules and regulations (this is in other companies too)

4.0

Nov 24, 2014

Great place of Employment

Packaging line operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The best thing I like about working at IP is enjoying the Benefits of salaried employees. Leadership is great and the company as a whole is one of most safety minded engaged facility that I have ever worked for. IP Sumter Sheeting that is! Not one complaint in the area of safety.

Cons

12 hr rotating shifts, while not all that bad tends effect your sleep habits. I think we could stand another dollar or two, I think we are the lowest paid IP facility that exist. That in-turn is good for company cost and expense's, but not for the employee or the moral withing a facility where everyone does they're best to see the company succeed.

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