Local Facility Adding 50 Jobs

International Paper is growing in Crawfordsville.

The company announced that it is expanding its local plant to operate around the clock. In addition, International Paper is adding 50 jobs to support the additional operating hours. Those jobs will be in production, maintenance and supervision.

“We look forward to welcoming more team members to our Crawfordsville plant,” said Adam Odorizzi, Site Manager at Crawfordsville. “Our Crawfordsville team is a highly engaged workforce that cares deeply about safety and delivering quality products to our customers. New employees will have the opportunity to work in an advanced manufacturing center that has a strong history of producing world class industry results.”

International Paper has been part of the Crawfordsville community for more than 50 years and is listed as one of Fortune Magazine’s most admired companies in the world. International Paper will continue to lead the world in responsible forest stewardship to ensure healthy and productive forest ecosystems for generations to come. The company tackles the toughest issues in its value chain, reduces its environmental footprint and promotes the long-term sustainability of natural capital.

Wages for the new jobs start at $20.04 per hour and include 401(k) with company match, medical, dental, vision, paid holidays and approximately 180 scheduled days off per year. International Paper also provides access to training and development opportunities to aid in career advancement.

International Paper is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products, producing produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., International Paper employs approximately 38,000 people worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe.