Material Handler - Shipping

International Paper•Buffalo, NY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for performing various shipping, receiving, and warehouse tasks. The primary schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, but flexibility for overtime and weekends is required. Key duties include ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the work area, operating a forklift and other equipment, loading and unloading trailers, stocking machine centers, verifying and loading outbound customer orders, conducting inventory counts, and assisting with raw material handling. The position also involves end-of-shift cleanup and maintaining a clean and safe work environment in compliance with all company policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or state-registered GED preferred.
Must possess or successfully obtain a PIT certification.
Stable work history.
Basic computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to communicate and work well with others.
Ability to read, write, and interpret documents.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
Ability to maintain quality and safety.
Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
Ability to work overtime and some Saturdays when scheduled.

Nice To Haves

1 year of forklift experience.
At least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Experience with loading/unloading, and warehouse duties.

Responsibilities

Perform various shipping, receiving, and warehouse tasks.
Check area for safety, cleanliness, and mechanical problems at shift start.
Operate forklift safely and efficiently (must be qualified).
Maintain forklift daily, document inspections, and report needed repairs.
Operate equipment such as pallet jacks, shrink wrap machine, hogger, baler, and bander.
Work closely with team members to complete daily jobs efficiently.
Load and unload trailers safely and in a timely manner.
Complete inspections of trailers during preload and unload.
Keep machine centers stocked with product by locating, staging, and loading them.
Review customer pick lists, pull correct items, and load finished products properly.
Verify and load outbound customer orders at the plant and warehouse.
Complete warehouse duties including loading, unloading, and maintaining inventory rotation.
Conduct physical inventory counts at the warehouse.
Help as a backup to Raw Material Handler by unloading incoming material and verifying against BOL.
Perform end-of-shift cleanup.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment throughout the shift.
Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and housekeeping.