Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift

International Paper•Roanoke, VA
•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator loads and unloads trucks; moves products and materials to and from pallets, skids, and other lifting devices; and locates and moves stock for storage or shipment. The role inventories materials on the work floor and supplies workers with materials as needed. It also weighs materials or products and records weights on tags, labels, or production schedules. The operator maintains the forklift by lubricating it, recharging batteries, filling the fuel tank, or replacing the liquefied gas tank. The role includes accurately recording shipping and warehouse paperwork ticket numbers, completing pre-inspections and forms, inspecting bales for damage, and reporting shortages or quality deficiencies. Receiving forklift drivers sign delivery receipts after trucks are unloaded. The operator helps maintain a safe and orderly environment and performs other duties as directed. The position is listed as hourly, full-time, with a schedule of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The listed pay rate is $23.69.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated ability to perform normal duties satisfactorily.
  • Skilled and certified to drive a forklift.
  • At least two years of previous forklift experience.
  • Organizational skills.
  • Ability to read a tape measure.
  • Basic computer skills and proficiency with the company's ERP system.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Familiarity with industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Load and unload trucks.
  • Position forks, lifting platforms, or other lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials.
  • Locate and move stock onto or off pallets, skids, or lifting devices for storage or shipment.
  • Inventory materials on the work floor and supply workers with materials as needed.
  • Weigh materials or products and record weights on tags, labels, or production schedules.
  • Lubricate the forklift, recharge batteries, fill the fuel tank, or replace the liquefied gas tank.
  • Accurately record shipping and warehouse paperwork ticket numbers.
  • Complete pre-inspections and fill out forms.
  • Inspect bales, identify damage, and report shortages or quality deficiencies.
  • Sign delivery receipts when trucks are unloaded, for receiving forklift drivers.
  • Help maintain a safe and orderly environment.
  • Perform other duties as directed.
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