Material Handler 1

International Paper • West Sacramento, CA

33d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for handling and maintaining the flow of materials throughout the plant. Key duties include completing daily pre-start forklift maintenance inspections, sorting and deboxing materials, moving and stacking pallets, and dumping gaylords, totes, and cages. The position also involves completing preventative maintenance for mobile equipment, maintaining a safe and clean work environment, attending safety meetings, managing controllable costs, reporting safety or maintenance concerns, and communicating effectively with the floor lead regarding various operational issues. Adherence to plant policies and guidelines is essential, and other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Ability to work any shift as needed
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to multi-task and work well in a fast-paced environment
• Alertness, visual ability, and concern for quality
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Excellent teamwork, cooperation and problem-solving skills
• Process improvement mindset
• On-the-job success in safety, attendance & quality of work expected
• Ability to operate/monitor the following equipment: Hand Truck, Plastic Bander
• Must be able to lift 25 – 30 lbs

Responsibilities

• Handle and maintain the flow of materials throughout the plant
• Complete daily pre-start forklift maintenance inspection report (or VCR)
• Complete sorting and deboxing of material
• Move/stack pallets/materials on the production floor
• Dump gaylords, totes and cages
• Complete PMs for all certified mobile equipment regularly
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment according to plant housekeeping standards
• Attend and participate in Plant safety meetings
• Manage controllable costs through proper equipment, tool and consumable usage
• Report any safety or maintenance concerns
• Communicate with floor lead – maintenance issues, downtime, production issues, unacceptable or non-conforming loads, poor bale quality, or any other issues with material being handled
• Adhere to Plant policies and guidelines
• Other duties may be assigned

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-term Disability
• 401(k)
• Pension (where applicable)
• Paid Time Off
• Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
• Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed