Forklift Operator

Job Description

Position Title:

Forklift Operator

Pay Rate:

$23.79-$25.78

Category/Shift:

Hourly Full-Time

1st (7am-3pm), 2nd (3pm-11pm), 3rd (11pm-7am)

Physical Location:

Atlanta Container (Forest Park, GA)

The Job You Will Perform:

• 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.

• Applicants must be willing to work alternate shifts, weekends, and daily overtime as required.

The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:

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

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

About Us

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, Paid Time Off, 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 sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 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, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value. Learn more at internationalpaper.com.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Job Identification 2002989

Job Category Production/Facility

Job Schedule Full time