What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Assistant- Paper position at International Paper?
Job Description
Position Title:
Technical Assistant - Paper
Pay Rate
$93,400 to $137,000
Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.
Category/Shift
Salaried Full-Time
Physical Location:
238 Mays Bridge Road SW
Rome, GA
The Technical Assistant Paper at our Rome, GA Linerboard Paper Mill will be responsible for improving overall machine efficiency and helping to improve cost control, quality, and compliance specifications.
The Job You Will Perform
The Benefits You Will Enjoy:
International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets
The Career You Will Build
Leadership training, promotional opportunities
The Impact You Will Make
We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.
The Culture You Will Experience
International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture. The Company You Will Join:
International Paper (NYSE: IP) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com.
International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.
Position Title:
Technical Assistant - Paper
Pay Rate
$93,400 to $137,000
Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.
Category/Shift
Salaried Full-Time
Physical Location:
238 Mays Bridge Road SW
Rome, GA
The Technical Assistant Paper at our Rome, GA Linerboard Paper Mill will be responsible for improving overall machine efficiency and helping to improve cost control, quality, and compliance specifications.
The Job You Will Perform
- Ensure a safe work environment and be a leader for safety
- Assist the Business Unit Manager and other Area Managers in the overall operation and efficiency of the machines.
- The end results should include: a safe efficient operation, a consistent, quality product, controlled cost, and reliable equipment.
- Maintain high standards in safety and housekeeping. Attend safety meetings. Address areas of concern.
- Work with both internal groups to improve reliability of operations.
- Create and implement systems to improve reliability and efficiency of paper machines.
- Participate in the planning and execution of all capital projects
- Self-Development – Take advantage of training opportunities and developmental assignments by personal initiative
- This position receives direction from the Area Process Manager(s) and/or Business Unit Manager. It functions as an assistant to the Area Process Manger(s) and has wide latitude for decisions pertaining to the day to day operations of the paper area. This includes decisions on machine efficiency issues and performance
- Accountable to internal and external customers
- Internal: All support groups: fibers, utilities, and maintenance – requires constant communications to accomplish the task of producing linerboard of high quality in a safe efficient, low cost manner.
- External: Suppliers and other vendors
- Education and Experience: BS in Engineering or other related field of study or high school diploma with equivalent experience. At least 7 to 10 years related experience. Experience in paper mill operations, coordinating shutdowns, and project management.
- Action Oriented, Dealing with Ambiguity, Functional/Technical Skills, Intellectual Horsepower, Problem Solving, Process Management, Management Through Systems
The Benefits You Will Enjoy:
International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets
The Career You Will Build
Leadership training, promotional opportunities
The Impact You Will Make
We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.
The Culture You Will Experience
International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture. The Company You Will Join:
International Paper (NYSE: IP) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com.
International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.
Salary : $93,400 - $137,000