Shipping Fork Truck Operator

International Paper•Cave Spring, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

International Paper is seeking a Shipping Fork Truck Operator for a full-time, hourly position. The role involves loading and unloading trucks, positioning forks and lifting devices, moving stock for storage or shipment, inventorying materials, weighing products, and maintaining the forklift. The operator will also handle shipping/warehouse paperwork, conduct pre-inspections, identify damages, and ensure a safe and orderly environment. Compliance with GMPs, Site Security, and Food Packaging Defense requirements is mandatory.

Requirements

Skilled & certified to drive forklift.
OSHA requires forklift operators to get certified to prevent unsafe driving and injuries.
Organizational skills.
Ability to read a tape measure.
At least two (2) years previous forklift experience.
Possess basic computer skills and proficient user of our ERP system.
Attention to detail and familiarity with industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

Loads and unloads trucks.
Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials.
Locates and moves stock of products onto or off pallets, skids, or lifting device for storage or shipment.
Inventories materials on work floor, and supply workers with materials as needed.
Weighs materials or products and records weight on tags, labels, or production schedules.
Lubricates fork truck, recharges batteries, fills fuel tank, or replaces liquefied gas tank.
Ensures all shipping/warehouse paperwork ticket numbers are recorded accurately.
Completes pre-inspections and fill out forms.
Inspects bales and identifying damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies.
Receiving forklift drivers sign delivery receipts when truck is unloaded.
Helps maintain a safe and orderly environment.
Performs other duties as directed.
Complies and supports all applicable GMP’s, Site Security, and Food Packaging Defense requirements.