Shipping Forklift Operator

International Paper•Milltown, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for various tasks within the shipping and receiving operations, ensuring safety, accuracy, and efficiency. The operator will follow all safety rules, maintain clean workspaces, and handle documentation such as work orders and shipping/receiving documents. Key duties include monitoring conveyor lines, loading units into trailers or storage, verifying counts, inspecting for damage, and delivering materials to production areas. The position also involves performing receiving duties, maintaining inventory records, and preparing trailers for loading. Flexibility with shifts, including weekends and overtime, is required.

Requirements

A high school diploma (or GED) is required.
One to two years’ experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the corrugated or converting industry is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Follow all safety rules and maintain clean, organized workspaces, trailers, and storage areas.
Read and interpret factory work orders and shipping/receiving documents.
Accurately complete tally sheets, maintain organized paperwork, and generate bills of lading.
Monitor conveyor lines, remove units, and load them into trailers or storage.
Verify load tags and unit counts and inspect units for damage and secure strapping.
Deliver sheets and in-process units to production areas.
Perform receiving duties and maintain accurate inventory records.
Stretch wrap specified units and ensure trailers are clean and ready for product loading.
Perform other duties as assigned to support shipping, receiving, and production operations.
Willingness to work alternate shifts, weekends, and daily overtime as required.