Forklift Operator

Position Title: 

Forklift Operator

Pay Rate:

Starting wage $23.34  (after 90 days $26.60) per hour.

Category/Shift:

Hourly Full-Time (3pm-11pm)

Physical Location:

Fridley

350 Northco Drive

Fridley, MN 55432

763-528-7500

The Job You Will Perform:

Forklift Operator is responsible to insure shipment deadlines are met on a daily basis. Loading and unloading the warehouse and trailers safely and within the guidelines. Recognize and correct or report any safety, quality or production issues utilizing tools provided. Achieve the highest level of quality, productivity and superior housekeeping. Ability to communicate with multiple departments.

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment, corrugated or converting industry is preferred, but not required.
• Safely and efficiently, operate a forklift to move, relocate, stack and count product in a fast-paced production environment.
• Required to perform daily lift checks
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of operating systems
• Must keep accurate counts when loading and unloading
• Pull and prepare product for shipment while ensuring accuracy
• Excellent housekeeping inside the warehouse and outside the docks
• Maintain a good working relationship with the people

• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage
• Willing to work overtime as needed
• Strong work ethic, good judgment and decision-making skills
• Perform well with limited direct supervision
• Knowledge of general computer operations.

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 Disability, 401(k) and/or Pension (where applicable), Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), 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 120 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) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2022 were $21.2 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.