Shipper 2

International Paper•Norwalk, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shipper performs advanced material handling and material processing work, including sorting, deboxing, shredding, and receiving. The role handles inbound and outbound shipments, operates certified mobile equipment, records shipment and inventory information, coordinates trucking loads, and communicates operational or material concerns to dispatch and the floor lead. The position is hourly, full-time, and scheduled from 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm, Monday through Friday, at 12851 Alondra Blvd, Norwalk, CA 90650. The stated pay rate is $25.46 per hour. Overtime may be required as needed, and the employee must be able to work any shift as needed.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Must be able to work any shift as needed.
Must be able to work overtime as needed.
Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
Ability to multitask and pay close attention to detail and accuracy.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
Excellent teamwork, cooperation, and problem-solving skills.
Flexibility and adaptability to changing work demands.
Expected to demonstrate success in safety, attendance, and quality of work.
Ability to operate a forklift with multiple attachments, front-end loader, skid steer, and hand truck.
Ability to attend Paper Grade Recognition Training.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced material handling for material processing, including routine sorting, deboxing, shredding, and receiving.
Complete the daily pre-start forklift maintenance inspection report (or VCR).
Load and unload trailers, rail cars, and/or containers.
Complete load sheets accurately recording grades, bale counts, and loading start and stop times for finished-goods outbound shipments.
Assist with basic material grading.
Complete bills of lading for shipments.
Follow proper lock-out/tag-out procedures when loading and unloading trailers.
Follow load patterns based on trailer or railcar, bale size, and weight variables.
Assist with removing finished bales and storing them in the proper location.
Complete preventive maintenance for all certified mobile equipment regularly.
Participate in weekly and monthly inventory and reporting.
Schedule loads with third-party trucking providers.
Attend and participate in plant safety meetings.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment in accordance with plant housekeeping standards.
Manage controllable costs through proper use of equipment, tools, and consumables.
Report safety or maintenance concerns.
Adhere to plant policies and guidelines.
Notify dispatch when trailers are completely loaded or unloaded, including the trailer and door numbers.
Communicate with the floor lead about maintenance issues, downtime, production issues, unacceptable or non-conforming loads, poor bale quality, discrepancies between supplier tickets and actual receipts, and other material-handling issues.
Perform other duties as assigned.