Forklift Driver

International Paper•Charlotte, NC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Safely and efficiently operate 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, and finished goods in support of receiving, shipping, and production operations. The role may be assigned to assist in any department as needed to support operational efficiency. The employee must maintain a good safety and attendance record, meet daily productivity and quality goals, maintain assigned work areas, and follow site-wide GMP policies. The position requires the ability to work 40 hours per week and overtime as necessary.

Requirements

Possess a valid powered industrial operators permit.
Complete and pass advanced forklift certification testing.
Demonstrate knowledge and proven use of forklift-specific safety and operational rules and regulations.
Demonstrate the ability to operate portable scanner equipment as needed.
Complete and maintain training for battery-changing equipment (Multi Shifter), and follow battery maintenance and safety processes, including checking and adding water, logging battery status, and disconnecting batteries properly.
Complete and maintain training for Mac and Wultec Wrappers.
Follow dock safety procedures and correctly use dock locks, dock levelers, wheel chocks, trailer jacks, glad hand locks, and dock safety visuals.
Understand and validate bills of lading and packing slips for inbound shipments, departures, and goods movement; identify and report quality issues and shortages.
Safely accept and complete job assignments and take direction.
Add and subtract units of measure, read and copy figures, and count and record figures.
Understand and carry out written or oral instructions using common sense, and address problems regarding forklift function.
Maintain a good safety and attendance record.
Work 40 hours per week and overtime as necessary.
Meet the physical requirements of constant standing, walking, and sitting; frequent twisting, bending, and lifting from the ground; occasional reaching and crouching; lifting 1–30 pounds daily and up to 50 pounds infrequently; and getting on and off forklifts approximately 20 times per day.

Responsibilities

Safely operate powered tow motors, lift trucks, hand trucks, or lifts to move materials and goods for receiving, shipping, and production operations.
Meet daily productivity and quality goals.
Maintain cleanliness of assigned work areas and follow site-wide GMP policies.
Assist in any department as needed to support operational efficiency.
Coordinate two to three other drivers and/or clerks in an isolated building or area.
Check, identify, and report quality issues or shortages in goods and validate inbound, departure, and goods-movement documents.