1st shift Shipping Forklift Operator
About The Position
The Shipping Material Handler works in International Paper’s Ellenwood Warehouse in Ellenwood, Georgia, on the first shift, scheduled from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The role supports finished-product handling, shipping, storage, inventory control, and warehouse organization. Some weekends and mandatory overtime may be required. The listed pay rate is $23.09 per hour. The position operates palletizing and material-handling equipment, maintains finished-goods flow and records, and helps ensure that products are properly inspected, counted, stored, and loaded. The operator follows safety practices, maintains organized work and storage areas, and communicates effectively with coworkers and supervisors.
Requirements
- Ability to effectively drive and operate a sit-down forklift.
- Ability to perform the job duties with or without accommodation.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English.
- Ability to solve problems with minimal assistance.
- Ability to communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, and managers.
- Ability to learn, follow instructions, ask questions, and work effectively as a team member.
Responsibilities
- Operate as a palletizer operator, apply straps to finished-product units, maintain product flow through the palletizer, and generate associated records.
- Follow all safety rules and practices.
- Maintain accurate finished-goods warehouse inventory.
- File change slips and HRMS factory work order white copies of finished orders.
- Maintain accurate records of trailer locations and contents.
- Use a lift truck safely as necessary.
- Track forklift and clamp truck inspections.
- Monitor conveyor take-off lines, remove units, and load them into trailers or place them in storage areas.
- Check load tags and unit counts for accuracy.
- Inspect finished units during loading to ensure they are free from handling damage and have intact straps.
- Maintain well-organized paperwork and clean, organized work areas, storage areas, and aisles.
- Drive forklifts as directed to unload the line and move, store, and load units.
- Perform other duties as directed by supervision.
Benefits
- Paid time off, including vacation and holidays.
- Retirement and 401(k) matching program.
- Medical and dental coverage.
- Education and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Company-funded retirement contributions.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- Voluntary insurance benefits for home, auto, vision, and pets.
- Leadership training and promotional opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
