Material Handler 1

International Paper • Carrollton, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler 1 performs material handling duties at International Paper’s Carrollton, Texas facility on a swing shift. The role involves inspecting and maintaining forklifts and other certified mobile equipment, sorting and deboxing material, moving and stacking pallets and materials on the production floor, and dumping gaylords, totes, and cages. The employee helps maintain a safe, clean work environment, controls costs through appropriate use of equipment and supplies, reports safety and maintenance concerns, and communicates production or material-quality issues to the floor lead. The position also includes attending safety meetings, following plant policies and guidelines, and performing other assigned duties. The posted pay rate is $18.91 per hour.

Requirements

• Must be at least 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 pay close attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to lift heavy materials; the posting specifies lifting 25–30 lbs.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• A process-improvement mindset.
• Reliability and ability to work with a team.
• Successful on-the-job performance in safety, attendance, and quality of work is expected.
• Ability to operate or monitor a hand truck and plastic bander.

Responsibilities

• Complete the daily pre-start forklift maintenance inspection report (VCR).
• Sort and debox material.
• Move and stack pallets and materials on the production floor.
• Dump gaylords, totes, and cages.
• Complete regular preventive maintenance (PMs) for certified mobile equipment.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment in accordance with plant housekeeping standards.
• Attend and participate in plant safety meetings.
• Manage controllable costs through proper use of equipment, tools, and consumables.
• Report safety or maintenance concerns.
• Communicate with the floor lead about maintenance issues, downtime, production issues, unacceptable or non-conforming loads, poor bale quality, and other material-handling issues.
• Adhere to plant policies and guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k)
• Company-funded retirement contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Education and development, including tuition reimbursement
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Voluntary benefits, including home, auto, vision, and pet insurance
• Leadership training
• Promotional opportunities

What This Job Offers

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