Shipping Forklift Operator($24.28)-2nd or 3rd Shift ONLY

Internal Position Title: 

Shipping Forklift Operator

 

Pay Rate:

$24.18 per hour + shift differential if applicable

 

Category/Shift:

The plant operates 24/5 with 8-12 hour shifts.  Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as needed; overtime may be needed during busy periods. 

 

Physical Location:

Orlando Container Plant

711 E. Lancaster Road

Orlando, FL 32809

 

The Job You Will Perform: 

• Must be able to maneuver in tight spaces as our dock/loading area is extremely small
• Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations
• Efficiently stack and store the items in the appropriate/designated areas
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage
• Report quality variances
• Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped
• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift, pull packs or other power equipment. Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion. On a daily basis, inspect and perform minor maintenance on the forklift or other equipment. Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following indicated work methods
• Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained. Assist in physical inventories
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area. Assist in maintaining the security of the shipping dock as well as the plant. Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety. Comply with all IPs Safety policies and protocols at all times
• Other duties as assigned by managers and or supervisors/shift leader
• Be accountable for all of your personal load tallies

 

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Minimum 2 years’ sitdown forklift experience preferred
• Previous forklift operating experience in an industrial manufacturing or other labor intensive work experience preferred
• Be able to read and understand loading instructions from computer
• Be able to understand and follow all safety rules
• Be able to read and understand machine line up
• Experience with RF scanner to scan in and out product
• Able to understand and accurately utilize KIWI
• Able to utilize RF scanner and perform cycle counts to verify quantities
• MUST be dependable and reliable
• Able to interpret a variety of instructions given in written, oral, diagram or schedule form

 

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

• Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays
• Retirement, pension, and 401k Matching Program
• Medical & Dental
• Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
• Life & Disability Insurance

The Career You Will Build:

• Promotional opportunities
• Leadership training

 

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 sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

 

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, an