Floating - Forklift Operator

International Paper•Murfreesboro, TN

33d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently seeking hourly, Forklift Operators who have the abilities and aptitude to progress to the top job in the shipping/ receiving line of progression. This job requires physical exertion in a heavy, industrial environment (examples include reaching, twisting, exposure to extreme temperatures/ weather conditions, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.) The Forklift Operator is required to move materials throughout the plant. Prepare items for shipment, including passing or rejecting trailers that are unsafe for loading/unloading. This could mean mechanical defects, cleanliness of trailers or anything that would make it unsafe or cause a quality issue to load or unload the trailer. Duties include shipping merchandise or material; receiving merchandise or materials. This role requires the ability read and understand load tags as well as production information using certain computer programs. As well as loading trailers for the transportation of products safely and accurately using IRF scanning/ loading systems. Applicants must be able to work in a team environment and must be available to work holidays, weekends, and overtime. Industrial/ Manufacturing or other labor-intensive work experience is preferred. Qualified candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screenings including a background investigation, drug screen, reference checks, employment and education verifications, and the requirements of the Immigration Reform Act.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
Previous shipping experience required.
Must be experienced in operating a sit-down LPG forklift.
Computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in the corrugated packaging industry preferred.
Some knowledge of a production environment.
Ability to learn/read and understand load tags.
Industrial/ Manufacturing or other labor-intensive work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Move materials throughout the plant.
Prepare items for shipment, including passing or rejecting trailers that are unsafe for loading/unloading.
Ship merchandise or material.
Receive merchandise or materials.
Read and understand load tags as well as production information using certain computer programs.
Load trailers for the transportation of products safely and accurately using IRF scanning/ loading systems.
Work in a team environment.
Be available to work holidays, weekends, and overtime.
Verify and maintain records of incoming/ outgoing shipments.
Load/unload products without the aid of pallets, known as "tip loading".
Be responsible, reliable, self-motivated, and cooperative.
Maintain a good attendance record.
Perform above average quality of work.
Complete all required paperwork.