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

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

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (2,303 reviews)

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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).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

2.0

Oct 11, 2014

terrible

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

pay is good for the area

Cons

too much favoritism and politics

4.0

Oct 7, 2014

Great company, needs more diversity at mid-, and senior executive levels

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

IP has numerous opportunities if you are willing to move and can adapt to living in smaller, rural locations. The Memphis headquarters provides a broad range of jobs and young professionals with drive will typically excel and be recognized. Compensation is above average for the industry.

Cons

Bureaucracy is still an issue, though it improved over the time I worked there. Career paths are relatively specific and those who do not get experience in manufacturing, may find it hard to advance to senior levels.

5.0

Oct 5, 2014

I'm a maintenance mechanic, been here 14 years and I still love this job!

Maintenance mechanic (millwright)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great money!, hourly, overtime and profit sharing. NEVER hassled about time off EVER! Lots of additional trade training. My opinion and experience counts. They have an excellent safety program and they take safety very seriously. Everyone is equal, you can talk to anyone from supervisors and area managers all the way up to the mill manager anytime about anything. I like the atmosphere, it's laid back when things are going good and serious and challenging when they aren't.

Cons

Typical stuff like lack of communication, why don't they fix this or that, nothing to lose sleep over. I can't think of anything that would make me want to seek another job.

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