Forklift Operator (1st Shift)

International Paper•Cave Spring, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for operating a forklift to load and unload trucks, position forks, and move stock of products for storage or shipment. The role involves inventorying materials, weighing products, and maintaining the forklift. Additionally, the operator will ensure accurate paperwork, complete pre-inspections, identify damages, and report shortages or quality deficiencies. The Forklift Operator will also sign delivery receipts and help maintain a safe and orderly environment, performing other duties as directed.

Requirements

Skilled & certified to drive forklift.
OSHA requires forklift operators to get certified to prevent unsafe driving and injuries.
Organizational skills.
Ability to read a tape measure.
At least two (2) years previous forklift experience.
Possess basic computer skills and proficient user of our ERP system.
Attention to detail and familiarity with industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

Loads and unloads trucks.
Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials.
Locates and moves stock of products onto or off pallets, skids, or lifting device for storage or shipment.
Inventories material on work floor, and supply workers with materials as needed.
Weighs materials or products and records weight on tags, labels, or production schedules.
Lubricates forklift, recharges batteries, fills fuel tank, or replaces liquefied gas tank.
Ensures all shipping/warehouse paperwork ticket numbers are recorded accurately.
Completes pre-inspections and fills out forms.
Inspects bales and identifies damages and reports shortages or quality deficiencies.
Receiving forklift drivers sign delivery receipts when truck is unloaded.
Help maintain a safe and orderly environment.
Other duties as directed.