Love paper? Get your resume ready: International Paper is hiring
Look, we know you love your devices. We do too – they’re an addiction. But today, let’s pay a little homage to paper. (This is a pretty cool video, we must admit …)
I love when I can mix my love for technology with magic! #magic #technology #iPhone #winning
A video posted by Hayden “Haydini” Childress (@haydini) on May 28, 2015 at 10:36pm PDT
Sure, it’s easy to zip off an email to thank somebody. But isn’t a thank you note written on stationery so much nicer? Your grandmother would be so proud.
Or how about your to-do list? Mine – in my little green notebook right here beside my computer.
And you can’t serve up a Starbucks skinny mocha in an iPhone.
I’m getting a free @Starbucks Skinny Mocha Cafe because it’s my birthday. I’m feeling really special right now. pic.twitter.com/4f4i9IuhfE — Christopher Lipinski (@2lazy2exercise) May 29, 2015
So today, we’re thanking paper. And telling you 5 fab facts about International Paper, a Memphis paper and packaging company that is doing paper right:
(1) The stats: 65,000 employees that span 5 continents and speak 20-some languages. That’s talent.
(2) Fortune 500: You don’t get big by thinking small. International Paper makes paper for books and greeting cards, file folders, cups, lids and plates. That’s right: Stuff that makes your life easier.
If you guessed “B” you were correct! #IPColdCups pic.twitter.com/H4krMCbszW
— International Paper (@IntlPaperCo) June 23, 2014
(3) Philanthropy: International Paper has a foundation. And it gives big to the environment, literacy and health and human services. Your organization can even apply for a grant today!
Thank you IP employees for your volunteerism during the @uwmidsouth Day of Caring! #ipvolunteers pic.twitter.com/zx8AlHVUVx
— International Paper (@IntlPaperCo) September 15, 2014
(4) Clean air: Environmentally conscious, International Paper has been recognized for helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Yes, a manufacturing company that is reducing gas emissions.
IP is one of North America’s largest recyclers of recovered office paper and corrugated boxes. #AmericaRecyclesDay pic.twitter.com/XQ4cYUcBEA
— International Paper (@IntlPaperCo) November 15, 2014
(5) Grooming leaders: Employees have an opportunity to go through IP’s Leadership Institute. Does your job offer that?
The jobs
Ready to be part of a company dedicated to employees and the planet? Here’s your chance. You can search its database of jobs throughout the world. Its REACH program even targets recent college grads.
Our REACH program is designed to attract talented U.S. college graduates to join our team. pic.twitter.com/FrDr1G7yXt
— International Paper (@IntlPaperCo) January 22, 2015
Today, we’re highlighting Instrumentation/Electrical Maintenance Associate:
IP is looking for dependable people with excellent problem-solving, communication and teamwork skills who have a desire to grow as a multi-craft maintenance professional.
This new position will assist journeyman-level IEs in routine maintenance work as well as performing many duties independently.
Duties for IEs include, but are not restricted to, electrical circuit troubleshooting & repair, conduit & wire installation, lighting repair, PLC troubleshooting & repair, drive troubleshooting & repair, Instrumentation & control valve calibration, troubleshooting & repair, and HVAC work.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic computer skills
• Able to function in a team environment.
AND one of the following
• One (1) year experience in any of the following Maintenance
Skill Areas: INSTRUMENTATION, ELECTRICAL, OR HVAC.
OR
• One (1) year vocational/technical education in the Instrumentation
Electrical Disciplines: INSTRUMENTATION ELECTRICAL, OR HVAC.
Pay Rate: $22.86 – $26.71
Qualified applicants should go to gate.aon.com/candidate/apply and use code IP-334055-EIMAPre to complete a prescreen no later than June 12.
This story was originally published May 31, 2015 at 8:00 PM.