Material Handler 1
About the role
The Material Handler 1 position at International Paper involves handling and maintaining the flow of materials throughout the plant. Key responsibilities include completing daily pre-start forklift maintenance inspections, sorting and deboxing materials, moving and stacking pallets/materials on the production floor, dumping gaylords, totes, and cages, performing regular PMs for certified mobile equipment, ensuring a safe and clean work environment, attending and participating in safety meetings, managing controllable costs, communicating with floor leads, reporting safety and maintenance concerns, adhering to plant policies, and operating specified equipment.
Responsibilities
- Handle and maintain the flow of materials throughout the plant
- Complete daily pre-start forklift maintenance inspection report (or VCR)
- Complete sorting and deboxing of material
- Move/stack pallets/materials on the production floor
- Dump gaylords, totes and cages
- Perform PMs for all certified mobile equipment regularly
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment according to plant housekeeping standards
- Attend and participate in Plant safety meetings
- Manage controllable costs through proper equipment, tool and consumable usage
- Report any safety or maintenance concerns
- Communicate with floor lead – maintenance issues, downtime, production issues, unacceptable or non-conforming loads, poor bale quality, or any other issues with material being handled
- Adhere to Plant policies and guidelines
- Other duties may be assigned
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Ability to work any shift as needed
- Ability to work overtime as needed
- Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job
- Ability to pay close attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to multi-task and work well in a fast-paced environment
- Alertness, visual ability, and concern for quality
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Excellent teamwork, cooperation and problem-solving skills
- Process improvement mindset
- On-the-job success in safety, attendance & quality of work expected
Skills
- Must be able to lift 25 – 30 lbs
- Must have the ability to operate/monitor the following equipment: Hand Truck, Plastic Bander
Benefits
- Health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term Disability, 401(k) and/or Pension (where applicable)
- Paid Time Off
- Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
- Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets
Career
- Leadership training, promotional opportunities
The Impact
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 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.
The 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.
The Company
International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We 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., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe.