Material Handler 1

International Paper•Carrollton, TX
•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler 1 performs material handling and production-floor support at the Carrollton, Texas plant. The role includes inspecting and maintaining certified mobile equipment, sorting and deboxing materials, moving and stacking pallets and materials, and dumping gaylords, totes, and cages. The employee is expected to maintain a safe, clean work environment, follow plant policies and housekeeping standards, participate in safety meetings, and communicate material, production, maintenance, and safety issues to the floor lead. The position is hourly, full-time, and listed for swing shift, with the ability to work any shift and overtime as needed. Pay 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 description also specifies lifting 25–30 lbs.
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills.
  • Process improvement mindset.
  • Reliability and ability to work with a team.
  • Expected to demonstrate success in safety, attendance, and quality of work.
  • Ability to operate or monitor a hand truck and plastic bander.

Responsibilities

  • Complete the daily pre-start forklift maintenance inspection report (or VCR).
  • Sort and debox materials.
  • Move and stack pallets and materials on the production floor.
  • Dump gaylords, totes, and cages.
  • Complete preventive maintenance regularly for all certified mobile equipment.
  • Maintain a safe and clean work environment according to 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 issues with material being handled.
  • Adhere to plant policies and guidelines.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
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