Forklift Driver - 3rd Shift Warehouse

International Paper•West Columbia, SC

1d•$24 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Driver works in the warehouse at International Paper’s West Columbia, South Carolina location, on a Sunday-through-Thursday overnight schedule from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. The position supports warehouse and production operations by handling, moving, weighing, labeling, and inventorying materials and products. The role requires compliance with safety standards, the ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment, and communication with the floor lead about material, production, maintenance, and equipment issues. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have a high school diploma, GED, required schooling, or qualifying experience or skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule.
Ability to follow detailed instructions.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Must be team-oriented and self-directed.
Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English as it relates to the position and safety regulations.
Must meet the ergonomic and physical requirements and physical base profile for the position.
Must be able to use, or learn to use, the equipment and tools needed for the job.
Must be able to perform all job functions safely and meet company quality and performance standards.
Must agree to wear assigned personal protective equipment and shoes approved for the job.

Nice To Haves

Forklift operating experience is preferred.
Strong knowledge of machines in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

Comply with corporate and plant safety standards and applicable laws and regulations.
Load trucks and secure products according to customer requirements.
Load and unload materials onto or off pallets, skids, or lifting devices.
Monitor material usage on the work floor and supply production lines with raw materials.
Weigh materials or products and record results on tags, labels, or production schedules.
Inventory products as needed; label, sort, wrap, and tie products.
Unload and stack material by raising and lowering a lifting device.
Adapt the work schedule to changing warehouse demands.
Communicate with the floor lead about maintenance issues, downtime, production issues, unacceptable or non-conforming loads, poor bale quality, or other material-handling issues.
Follow company safety policies and report concerns related to required machine maintenance.
Complete special projects as business needs dictate; duties may be expanded and additional duties assigned.