Shipper Loader

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SHIPPER LOADER/FORKLIFT DRIVER

Applicant must successfully complete pre-interview operations test

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma/GED preferred
• One-year industrial forklift experience (corrugated packaging setting preferred)
• Highly adaptable to various duties
• MUST be willing to work overtime as needed including Saturdays

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Shipper Loader/PIT Operator position requires you to possess all skills and perform all duties of the Shipper Loader/PIT Operator position and requires daily transfer of units of corrugated stock that is not on pallets. Our corrugated material is normally not on pallets, so extensive forklift experience in transporting stock directly from the floor without damaging the product is a plus, minimal damage to the corrugated material is an expectation.

The Shipper Loader is responsible for operating lift trucks in a safe and effective manner.  As part of your responsibilities, you will learn which line to send product through and possess the knowledge of strapping patterns.  You will ensure loads are strapped with proper dunnage according to instructions, and any other customer-specific requests.

Lift truck operators are required to load trucks, sweep trailers and floor areas, complete a daily safety check list, and monitor the take offline following strapping processes and load material onto designated trucks (requiring record of load tallies).  You will transport the product from the take-offline to appropriate areas of the warehouse.

It is also essential to load warehoused products from the warehouse to the loading dock, as well as to receive products from incoming trucks, sign the receipt, and transport them to different departments.  Proper paperwork must always be turned into the shipping office.

Forklift Drivers locate and transport corrugated stock to the converting machines and perform other service functions to support converting operations.

Truckers report to the converting shift supervisor for the shift to which they are assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• following all safety rules and practices.
• reading factory work orders, converting schedules, and other documents to learn       customer requirements.
• locating and conveying stock from in-process storage areas to the converting machines.
• obtaining the machine operator's direction for orienting / turning stock. 
• maintaining organized in-process inventories.
• communicating line-ups to other shifts.
• working with shipping associates to obtain stock from sheet and/or finished goods storage areas as needed for converting operations.
• conveying nonessential stock to alternate storage areas as needed.
• keeping the supervisor informed of any problems and/or unusual situations.
• maintaining work areas to plant standards of housekeeping.
• maintaining teamwork with converting machine crews and other associates.
• following prescribed practices in all circumstances; and
• performing other duties as assigned by supervision.
• Able and willing to perform and sustain productivity goals (assisting machine crews in meeting production/set up goals by loading/unloading machines/trucks effectively.)
• Ability to problem solve with minimal assistance.
• Provide daily feedback to supervisor regarding all aspects of forklift duties and activity. Must be able to communicate effectively with other employees, supervisors, managers, etc.
• Be able to interpret and understand machine line-ups.
• Must have basic computer skills (data entry, etc.) and be able to perform basic arithmetic including additions, subtractions, multiplications and division.
• Always Comply with all IPS Safety rules and Quality policies and protocols.
• Must have ability to understand all operations of corrugated manufacturing.
• Must have ability to interpret a variety of instructions given in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Must have ability to understand and accurately utilize system for setup, load/shipping instructions and production times.
• Must be dependable and reliable

MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS REPEATEDLY THROUGHOUT SHIFT

• Moderate to heavy lifting: between 5 and 50 lbs. continuously.
• Safely mounting and dismounting forklift throughout shift.
• Perform various job functions throughout the day. (multi-task)
• Stooping, walking, bending, twisting, standing, sweeping, hand motion, wrist motion, body rotation, counting.
• Work in an environment that is often very hot in the summer and cool in the winter.
• Comply with safety policies and procedures.

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 reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.
Elizabethton  TN  37643