Forklift Driver - Plant

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards and with applicable laws and regulations issued by regulatory agencies
• Load trucks and secure product in accordance with customer requirements
• Load and unload materials onto or off pallets, skids, or lifting devices
• Maintain inventory of materials and supply production lines with raw materials
• Weigh materials or products and record results on tags, labels, or production schedules
• Inventory product as needed and label, sort, and wrap product
• Unload and stack material by raising and lowering lifting devices
• Adapt schedule to work alongside the changing demands of the warehouse
• Communicate with floor lead regarding maintenance issues, downtime, production issues, unacceptable or non-conforming loads, poor bale quality, or any other issues with material being handled
• Report any concerns related to required maintenance of machines
• Perform special projects as business dictates

Skills, Qualifications, And Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age
• Must have earned a High School Diploma, GED, required schooling, qualifying experience or skills in Machine Operator
• Must have Machine Operator experience preferred; strong knowledge of machines in a manufacturing setting
• Must have Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Must have Ability to follow detailed instructions
• Must have Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must have Team-oriented and self-directed
• Must read, write, and communicate in English as it relates to this position and to the safety regulations
• Must meet the ergonomic and physical requirements, as well as the physical base profile (below) for this position
• Must be able to use, or learn to use, the equipment and tools used to perform this job
• Must be able to perform all the job functions safely
• Must meet the company quality and performance standards for the job as specified
• Must agree to wear the proper assigned PPE and shoes approved for this job as specified in Contact and Safety Requirements

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
• The Company You Will Join International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value

Contact and Safety Requirements

• For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919