Forklift Driver
About the role
The Forklift Driver position involves safely and efficiently operating gas or electric powered tow motors, lift trucks, hand trucks or lifts to load, unload, move, stack or haul raw materials, in process materials, products or finished goods in support of receiving, shipping and production operations.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate forklifts and related equipment
- Maintain a good safety and attendance record
- Work 40 hours per week and overtime as necessary
- Maintain cleanliness of assigned work areas
- Follow all site wide GMP policies
- Constantly stand, walk, sit, twist, bend, and lift from the ground
- Lift up to 50 lbs on an infrequent basis
- Get on and off forklifts daily (approx. 20 times a day)
- Assist in any department as needed to support operational efficiencies
Requirements
- Possess a valid “powered industrial operators permit”
- Complete and pass advanced forklift certification testing
- Demonstrate knowledge and proven use of forklift operator specific safety and operational rules and regulations
- Demonstrate the ability to successfully operate portable scanner equipment as needed
- Complete and maintain training associated with battery changing equipment (Multi Shifter)
- Understand and follow the proper battery maintenance and safety processes, i.e. checking water levels, adding water, logging battery status and properly disconnecting batteries
- Complete and maintain training associated with Mac & Wultec Wrappers
- Demonstrate ability to follow all dock safety procedures and use of all dock safety tools correctly (Dock Locks / Dock Levelers / Wheel Chocks / Trailer jacks / Glad Hand Locks and Dock Safety Visuals)
- Understand and validate documents (BOL/Packing Slips) for inbound shipments, departures and movement of goods
- Identify and report quality issues and shortages of such goods
- Be of reasonable mind and understanding to safely accept and complete job assignments and take direction
- Have the ability to coordinate 2 to 3 other drivers and/or clerks in an isolated building or area
Skills
- Possess a valid “powered industrial operators permit”
- Complete and pass advanced forklift certification testing
- Demonstrate knowledge and proven use of forklift operator specific safety and operational rules and regulations
- Demonstrate the ability to successfully operate portable scanner equipment as needed
- Complete and maintain training associated with battery changing equipment (Multi Shifter)
- Understand and follow the proper battery maintenance and safety processes, i.e. checking water levels, adding water, logging battery status and properly disconnecting batteries
- Complete and maintain training associated with Mac & Wultec Wrappers
- Demonstrate ability to follow all dock safety procedures and use of all dock safety tools correctly (Dock Locks / Dock Levelers / Wheel Chocks / Trailer jacks / Glad Hand Locks and Dock Safety Visuals)
- Understand and validate documents (BOL/Packing Slips) for inbound shipments, departures and movement of goods
- Identify and report quality issues and shortages of such goods
- Be of reasonable mind and understanding to safely accept and complete job assignments and take direction
- Have the ability to coordinate 2 to 3 other drivers and/or clerks in an isolated building or area
Benefits
- 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
- Leadership training, promotional opportunities
Culture
We promote 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.
Company
International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) 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.