Shipping Forklift Operator

Position Title:

Shipping Forklift Operator

Pay Rate :

$25.27/hr.

Category/Shift :

Hourly Full-Time (6am-2:30pm with Occasional Overtime)

Physical Location :

3558 2nd Street North

Minneapolis, MN 55412-2608

The Job You Will Perform:

The Shipping Forklift Operator is responsible for ensuring shipping and receiving deadlines are met on a daily basis. Utilizing a sit down forklift, they are responsible for loading and unloading trailers and railcars safely and within guidelines. The ability to identify and correct or report any issues around safety, quality, or housekeeping are critical in this role. The Shipping Forklift Operator will also be expected to:

• Follow all Safety and Housekeeping rules

• Fill out Forklift Safety Check Sheet at the start of each shift
• Utilizing a sit down forklift load trailers according to Customer requirements
• Inspect trailers prior to loading: damage, cleanliness, etc. Check off line on Tally Sheet and write down any defects. Notify Clerk if any issues
• Access KIWI for machine line-up
• Communicate with Clerk on orders coming down line: load into trailer or warehouse
• Understand IRF
• Follow special instructions for each order
• Communicate discrepancies to Clerk & or T.R.
• Fill out tally sheet for each order
• Any other duties as assigned.

The Skills You Will Bring:

• 1+ years of sit down forklift driving experience

• Willing to work overtime as needed

• Strong work ethic, good judgement and decision-making skills

• Perform well with limited direct supervision

• Knowledge of general computer operations

• Strong communication skills

Applicants must have a stable work history, good attendance record, positive attitude and a desire to produce quality work as part of a team. The hiring process will include a pre-employment assessment, interview, background check and a health/drug screen.

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

• Paid Vacation

• 11 paid Holidays per year

• Retirement, Pension, and 401k Matching Program

• Medical & Dental

• Education & Development (Including Tuition Reimbursement)

• Life & Disability Insurance

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 aiapply.co or View phone number on aiapply.co.