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2nd Shift Shipping Forklift Operator - $19.78/hr

International Paper
Murfreesboro, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Mar 2025
💰 $39,560/yr

About the role

Position Title

Forklift Operator -2nd Shift

 

Pay Rate:

$19.78/hr plus shift differential

 

Retention Bonus:

$500 after 1 year

Additional lump sum after 2 years

 

Category/Shift:

Hourly Full-Time (3pm-11:00pm)

 

Physical Location:

Floater Position between our Smyrna Warehouse and Murfreesboro plant.

 

Murfreesboro Container

2220 NW Broad St.

Murfreesboro, TN 37129

 

 

*NO PHONE CALLS* - if you are qualified and selected for an interview you will be contacted.

 

 

The Job You Will Perform:

 

Being a Forklift driver requires the following abilities:

We are currently seeking hourly, Forklift Operators who have the abilities and aptitude to progress to the top job in the shipping/ receiving line of progression.

  • This job requires physical exertion in a heavy, industrial environment (examples include reaching, twisting, exposure to extreme temperatures/ weather conditions, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.) 
  • The Forklift Operator is required to move materials throughout the plant.
  • Prepare items for shipment, including passing or rejecting trailers that are unsafe for loading/unloading. This could mean mechanical defects, cleanliness of trailers or anything that would make it unsafe or cause a quality issue to load or unload the trailer.
  • Duties include shipping merchandise or material; receiving merchandise or materials.
  • This role requires the ability read and understand load tags as well as production information using certain computer programs.
  • As well as loading trailers for the transportation of products safely and accurately using IRF scanning/ loading systems.

 

Applicants must be able to work in a team environment and must be available to work holidays, weekends, and overtime. Industrial/ Manufacturing or other labor-intensive work experience is preferred.

 

Qualified candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screenings including a background investigation, drug screen, reference checks, employment and education verifications, and the requirements of the Immigration Reform Act.

 

 

The Skills You Will Bring:

  • High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
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