Technical Assistant - Fibers

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Position Title: 

Technical Assistant- Fibers

Pay Rate:

$91,500 to $134,200

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 Pulp at our Rome, GA Linerboard Paper Mill will be responsible for improving operational efficiency and helping to improve cost control, quality, and compliance specifications.

The Job You Will Perform:

• Primary responsibility will be overseeing the operation of the mill’s 500 ton per day OCC plant.
• Secondary responsibility will be providing technical support for the Pulp Mill which includes the following operating units: Batch digesters, Blow Heat System, Screening & Refining, Vacuum Washing.
• Support Capital Project development and commissioning
• Ensure a safe work environment and be a leader for safety
• Maintain high standards in safety and housekeeping. Attend safety meetings. Address areas of concern.
• Create and implement systems to improve run ability and efficiency of process units
• Self-Development – take advantage of training opportunities and developmental assignments by personal initiative

Reporting and Accountability Relationships:

• This position receives direction from the Pulp Business Unit Manager and/or Area Process Manager. It functions as an assistant to the Area Process Manager and has wide latitude for decisions pertaining to the overall operation of the Pulp Mill. This includes decisions on digester and washer efficiency issues and performance.
• Accountable to internal and external customers

Business Contacts:

• Internal: All support groups: paper, utilities, and maintenance – requires constant communications to accomplish the task of producing linerboard of high quality in a safe efficient, low cost manner.
• External: washer suppliers, chemical vendors, and others

The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:

• BS in Engineering or other related field of study.
• At least 5 years related 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 within a global company

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.
Rome  GA  30165