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Material Handler 2

International Paper
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Aug 2025
💰 $43,980/yr

About the role

What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer challenging assignments and total rewards in countries around the world. When we say infinite possibilities, we mean it. Apply now and join a community that improves people’s lives, the planet and our company’s performance by transforming renewable resources into products people depend on every day.

 

Position Title:           Material Handler 2

 

Pay Rate:                   $21.99/hr (plus $.25/hour shift differential)

 

Category/Shift:        Hourly, Full-Time (12 noon - 8:30 pm, Monday - Friday)

 

Physical Location:   1225 6th Avenue North, Kent, WA 98032

 

The Job You Will Perform:

  • Handle and maintain the flow of materials throughout the plant
  • Complete daily pre-start forklift maintenance inspection report (or VCR)
  • Complete and submit load sheet to accurately record bale count, loading start/stop times for finished goods on outbound shipments
  • Follow proper trailer loading and unloading lock-out/tag out procedure
  • Assist with sorting, deboxing and moving pallets/materials on the plant floor
  • Assist with removing finished bales and storing them in the proper location
  • Load and unload trailers
  • Complete PMs for all certified mobile equipment regularly
  • Attend and participate in plant safety meetings
  • Manage controllable costs through proper equipment, tool and consumable usage Report any safety or maintenance concerns
  • Adhere to plant policies and guidelines
  • Other duties may be assigned

 

The Skills You Will Bring:

  • Must be 18 years of age
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States
  • Ability to work any shift as needed
  • Ability to work overtime as needed
  • Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
  • Ability to meet the physical demands of the job
  • Ability to pay close attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to multi-task and work well in a fast-paced environment
  • Alertness, visual ability, and concern for quality
  • Good oral and written communication skills  
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Excellent teamwork, cooperation and problem-solving skills
  • Flexibility and adaptability to changing work demands
  • Process improvement mindset
  • On-the-job success in safety, attendance & quality of work expected
  • Ability to communicate with dispatch when trailers are completely loaded and/or unloaded including trailer number, door number
  • Ability to communicate with floor lead – maintenance issues, downtime, production issues, unacceptable or non-conforming loads, poor bale quality, errors on supplier tickets versus actual receipts any other issues with material being handled
  • Ability to operate/monitor the following equipment: Forklift, Skid Steer, Electronic Pallet Jack, Hand Truck

 

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-Term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Tuition Assistance, 1 week of Paid Vacation after a year (may take 1 weeks after 6 mos.) and 11 Paid Holidays per year, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance,  and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.

 

The Career You Will Build:

Leadership training, promotional opportunities.

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainabl

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