Forklift Driver - Warehouse

Job Description

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards and with applicable laws and regulations issued by regulatory agencies
• Load trucks and secure product in accordance with customer requirements
• Load and unload materials onto or off pallets, skids, or lifting device
• Monitor material usage on work floor and supply production lines with raw materials
• Weigh materials or products and record results on tags, labels, or production schedules
• Keep production lines supplied with raw materials
• Inventory product as needed. And label, sort, wrap and tie product
• Unload and stack material by raising and lowering lifting device
• Adapt schedule to work alongside the changing demands of the warehouse
• Communicate with floor lead – maintenance issues, downtime, production issues, unacceptable or non-conforming loads, poor bale quality, or any other issues with material being handled
• Meet all company safety policies and report any concerns related to required maintenance of machines
• Special projects as business dictate
• Duties may be expanded upon and additional duties may be assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Skills, Qualifications, And Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age
• Must have earned a High School Diploma, GED, required schooling, qualifying experience or skills
• Machine Operator experience preferred; strong knowledge of machines in a manufacturing setting
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Ability to follow detailed instructions
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Team-oriented and self-directed
• Must read, write, and communicate in English as it relates to this position and to the safety regulations
• Must meet the ergonomic and physical requirements, as well as the physical base profile (below) for this position
• Must be able to use, or learn to use, the equipment and tools used to perform this job
• Must be able to perform all the job functions safely
• Must meet the company quality and performance standards for the job as specified
• Must agree to wear the proper assigned PPE and shoes approved for this job as specified in Contact and Safety Requirements

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 Info

• Job Identification 2001063
• Job Category Production/Facility
• Locations 3601 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC, 29169, US