Has your current position become routine? Are you looking for a new challenge? Your career takes up a large portion of your daily life so it's important to explore potential opportunities. At International Paper, we just may have the perfect job for you! We understand the importance of employing people who seek out new challenges and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Because of this, we seek to create a great environment for our employees to work in -- an environment where everyone is encouraged to achieve their career aspirations and goals.

International Paper wants people who fly at your pace. People who like to communicate and motivate. Who are inspired and can inspire others. And who set high goals.

Strength. International Paper has roughly 100,000 employees worldwide. We have many jobs in many locations. All in all, there are hundreds of different career possibilities at International Paper. You could find yourself in Cincinnati, Ohio or in Vicksburg, Mississippi. In one of numerous exciting urban centers, or in picturesque rural America. In fact, many of our best opportunities are in small towns where International Paper is the largest employer and has a major local economic impact. We are a Fortune 100 company, which has been included in the prestigious Dow Jones Industrial Average.

Stability. We are more than 100 years old. IP was established in 1898. Today, we are based in Memphis, Tennessee and operate facilities in more than 40 countries for customers in more than 130 nations. In the United States, International Paper operates pulp, paper, paperboard mills, converting, container, cup and label plants and hundreds of other business sites.

Diversity. This is more than a byword at International Paper. You will find it in our products, our businesses, and our people, who believe in valuing diversity, changing our culture and dealing with attitudinal and behavioral differences. The company's commitment to women, members of minority groups, persons with disabilities and veterans has become a central part of its recruitment of talented college graduates.

Advanced technologies. Our capabilities in manufacturing and product development make us an industry leader. International Paper strives to be a strategic partner to our customers by leveraging our technology base and by creating the most diverse line of products in the business.

Development. Most people like to know how they're doing in their work. That's a basic human need. We encourage our managers to give feedback and emphasize on-the-job and formal training and development in all positions.

Teamwork. When it comes to hunting for answers to questions and problems, we believe in a proven concept: teamwork. You will work with people in a give-and-take atmosphere that promotes kinship among workers. You'll find people enjoy interacting on a first-name basis at International Paper.

Environmental concern and community involvement. Initiatives such as our refinement of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative help keep us a leader in environment, health, and safety globally. International Paper also has an acclaimed record of waste control and recycling know-how. We also believe in community concerns and involvement. We work to improve the communities and states in which we live and work. That takes leadership, too.

Leadership. International Paper looks for people who have leadership potential. This is why we place a high priority on career development and job training. This attitude is exhibited throughout our company - in new product research and development; in new ideas for customer service and marketing, sales, and communications; in the push for engineering accomplishments and financial and accounting expertise; in environmental protection efforts.