Position Title: 

Packaging Design Associate 

 

Pay Rate:  

$55,500 - $74,000 (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: 

Arden Hills, MN

 

The Job You Will Perform:  

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.  The successful candidates must be open to relocation opportunities.  The Design Associate reports to the area Design Services Manager and will receive training in one of our corrugated manufacturing facilities or customer commitment centers to learn the trade of corrugated structural design. This position will be located in several areas of the United States.  Provide design solutions and services to the Value Added Services design 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   Work safe!  With guidance from your mentor, follow the Design Associate curriculum   Provide customers, plants and sales with prototypes to ensure acceptance of solutions  Utilize Impact CAD software to develop structural solutions   Safely maintain and organize the design lab  Manage sample stock inventory, operate CAD table and follow all housekeeping practices  Become an effective team member of the structural design organization  Provide design ideas and 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 and packaging design. 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)  Geographic flexibility  Individual must be competent in using CAD, Project Management and Microsoft Office software.  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 

 

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: 

Sales and 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 a global producer of sustainable packaging, pulp and other fiber-based products, and one of the world’s largest recyclers. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 39,000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating what’s next. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2023 were $18.9 billion. 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.