Shipping Forklift Operator ($26.36) 3rd Shift Only
About The Position
International Paper is seeking a dedicated and safety-conscious Shipping Forklift Operator for their Tampa Box Plant. This is a full-time, hourly position on the 3rd shift (11pm – 7am, Monday-Friday). The role involves operating a sit-down powered industrial truck (PIT) to manage incoming and outgoing shipments, load and unload trailers, and maintain accurate records. The operator will also be responsible for pre-start PIT maintenance inspections, following safety procedures, and completing various shipping and receiving reports. Overtime and weekend work may be required, especially during busy periods.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years PIT experience
- Previous PIT operating experience in an industrial manufacturing or other labor intensive work experience is required
- Know what a monotrol pedal is and how it operates
- Be able to multitask in a very fast-paced environment
- Be computer literate and effectively use scanning equipment and arranging for the transportation of products
- The ability to learn
- The ability to follow instructions, ask questions, and work effectively as a member of a team
- Must successfully pass employer test
Nice To Haves
- A background as an order picker is preferred
- Corrugated industry manufacturing environment preferred
Responsibilities
- Safely operate a sit-down powered industrial truck (PIT)
- Verify and maintain records on incoming and outgoing shipments, and prepare items for shipment
- Load and unload trailers
- Complete pre-start PIT maintenance inspection report
- Follow proper trailer loading and unloading lock-out/tag-out procedure
- Complete receiving report to accurately record materials received
- Submit receiving reports after trailer is unloaded
- Complete load sheet to accurately record the grades, bale count, loading start/stop times for finished goods on outbound shipments
- Complete and submit load sheet at completion of shipment
- Understand and follow load pattern according to trailer, rail cart
- Follow all safety rules and practices at all times
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervision
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Life insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short-term and long-term Disability
- 401(k)
- Company-funded retirement contributions
- Paid Time Off
- Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance
- Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
