Shipping Forklift Driver

International Paper•El Paso, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Driver (PIT Operator) loads, stores, transports, and delivers sheets, in-process materials, finished boxes, and other items. The role maintains accurate records and clean, orderly storage areas and aisles. It reports to the Shipping Supervisor and is an hourly, full-time position scheduled for second shift, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with some Saturdays; employees must be able to work any shift. The position supports shipping and receiving operations by handling products and materials, verifying orders and load information, preparing shipping documentation, and keeping trailers, equipment, and work areas clean and organized. It also requires following food-safety practices for packaging products intended for food contact.

Requirements

Be able to meet the job requirements with or without accommodation.
Be certified to safely operate a forklift and box-clamp truck.
Be able to read, write, and speak English.
Be able to accurately read a measuring tape.
Be able to use basic shop math.
Be able to learn and follow instructions.
Scan all material picked up with the PIT.
Work safely, ask questions, and work effectively as a member of a team.

Responsibilities

Follow safety rules and practices and report unsafe conditions to the Supervisor immediately.
Read factory work orders and shipping or receiving documents to understand customer requirements and processing information.
Monitor conveyor takeoff lines, remove units, and load them into trailers or place them in storage.
Check load tags and unit counts, scan tags to the correct location or trailer, and ship each order complete on the same trailer.
Read and follow special orders and instructions in the Witron system.
Inspect finished units during loading for handling damage, proper dunnage placement, and intact straps.
Complete loading accurately and prepare composition reports showing trailer contents.
Run the IPOINT report at least three times per shift, sign off when printed, and ensure loads do not remain on the report for more than 30 minutes.
Keep paperwork organized and place it neatly on the Dispatch desk.
Generate accurate bills of lading and verify that the trailer number matches the number on the bill of lading.
Email bills of lading and pro forma documents for loads to IP Juarez so Aduanas can provide paperwork to cross the trailer.
Deliver sheets and in-process units to production areas as required.
Maintain clean and organized work areas, storage areas, aisles, and PITs, and sign the log daily.
Sweep and clean trailers so that only clean trailers are used for products.
Take and maintain accurate inventories, including bi-weekly stock takes.
Stretch-wrap specified units.
Perform receiving duties and put away received materials.
Contribute to a food-safe processing environment through appropriate operational, personnel, maintenance, and cleaning practices.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.