Job Description
Position Title:
CPS Associate
Pay Rate :
$57,200 - $76,300 (USCORE)
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:
Elizabethton, TN
The Job You Will Perform:
This position is a sixteen-month developmental position in which the candidate will be exposed to multiple CPS pillars as best fits their experience and career goals.
The best candidates will be motivated individuals who are capable of performing a multitude of functions in a flexible, fast-paced environment. Our workplace requires individuals who understand the needs of the business while maintaining a focus on safety, customer satisfaction, quality and productivity.
Understanding of the Commercial Packaging Solutions organization and the six pillars that make it up: Design Services, Creative Services, Mechanical Services, Savings Services, Technical Services, and Innovation Services.
The successful candidates must be open to relocation opportunities. The Commercial Packaging Solutions Associate reports to the Technical Services Manager and will receive training in one of our corrugated manufacturing facilities or customer commitment centers to learn the different components of CPS.
The individual will also have a CPS mentor onsite at their assigned location.
Provide solutions and services to the Commercial Packaging Solutions teams to help build a competitive advantage for the commercial organization. This position influences the company's ability to provide innovative solutions to our customers faster than the competition, as well as developing strong talent to continue to grow our base of creative resources.
With guidance from your mentor, follow the Commercial Packaging Solutions Associate curriculum
Provide customers, plants and sales with proto@types to ensure acceptance of solutions
Safely conduct all activities.
Manage sample stock inventory, operate CAD table and follow all housekeeping practices
Provide solutions to commercial organization, as well as customers
Maintain a safe and clean working environment by understanding and practicing safety guidelines at both IP and customer facilities
Maximize value to IP and the customer thru efficient use of resources, tools and gained knowledge
Develop and create innovative packaging solutions
Assist plants in the optimization of fiber utilization thru understanding board characteristics, plant mix, equipment specifications and most importantly, customer needs and expectations
Ability to balance expectations of internal/external customers
The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:
This is considered a developmental position in function. As such, the successful candidate should have a passion for a career in corrugated packaging. Having experience or associated class work that demonstrates knowledge of our industry is preferred.
Bachelor's degree or higher preferred (Degree in packaging/mechanical engineering preferred)
Short-term geographic flexibility
Individual should have good communication and interpersonal skills to ensure effective working relationships
Ability to manage customers design needs, cost savings and technical projects
Support and assist with new product development
Computer skills (CAD, Word, Excel, Power point)
Mechanically competent
About Us
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.
Job Identification 2001700
Job Schedule Full time
