Material Handling Specialist

Material Handler 2Pay Rate: $25.20/hr.Category/Shift: Hourly, Full-Time Monday - Friday 5am to 1:30pmPhysical Location: 2800 Dixon Street, Des Moines, IA 50316The Job You Will Perform:Handle and maintain the flow of materials throughout the plantComplete 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 shipmentsFollow proper trailer loading and unloading lock-out/tag out procedureAssist with sorting, deboxing and moving pallets/materials on the plant floorAssist with removing finished bales and storing them in the proper locationLoad and unload trailersComplete PMs for all certified mobile equipment regularlyAttend and participate in plant safety meetingsManage controllable costs through proper equipment, tool and consumable usageReport any safety or maintenance concernsAdhere to plant policies and guidelinesOther duties may be assignedThe Skills You Will Bring:Must be 18 years of ageMust be authorized to work in the United StatesAbility to work any shift as neededAbility to work overtime as neededAbility to read, write and speak English fluentlyAbility to meet the physical demands of the jobAbility to pay close attention to detail and accuracyAbility to multi-task and work well in a fast-paced environmentAlertness, visual ability, and concern for qualityGood oral and written communication skillsExcellent time management and organizational skillsExcellent teamwork, cooperation and problem-solving skillsFlexibility and adaptability to changing work demandsProcess improvement mindsetOn-the-job success in safety, attendance & quality of work expectedAbility to communicate with dispatch when trailers are completely loaded and/or unloaded including trailer number, door numberAbility 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 handledAbility to operate/monitor the following equipment: Forklift, Skid Steer, Electronic Pallet Jack, Hand TruckThe 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 petsThe Career You Will Build: Leadership training, promotional opportunitiesThe 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.