Spotter/Forklift Operator

Position Title: 

Spotter Driver/Forklift Operator

Pay Rate:

$26.60 per hour

Category/Shift:

Hourly Full-Time (3pm - 11pm – Monday-Friday)

Physical Location:

Fridley

350 Northco Drive

Fridley, MN 55432

763-574-1212

The Job You Will Perform:

We are seeking a dependable and safety-conscious Yard Driver to join our team. This position is responsible for moving trailers in and out of shipping doors using an Ottowa yard truck, ensuring daily shipping and receiving deadlines are met. The role also includes loading and unloading trailers, railcars, and warehouse inventory while maintaining high standards of safety, accuracy, and housekeeping.

Key Responsibilities:

• Spot trailers to docks and climb in/out of tractor trailers as needed.
• Safely operate a forklift to move, stack, and count products in a fast-paced production environment.
• Perform daily forklift inspections and maintain accurate documentation.
• Load and unload shipments with precision, ensuring product counts are correct.
• Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Assist with inventory counts and maintain proper documentation.
• Obtain and manage shipping documents such as bills of lading.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards inside the warehouse and around the docks.
• Communicate effectively with multiple departments to support operations.
• Identify and report safety, quality, or production issues using provided tools.
• Ensure all inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.

Qualifications:

• Experience operating an Ottowa yard truck; CDL preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 2 years of truck or yard driving experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in the corrugated or converting industry is a plus.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with operating systems.
• Strong work history with consistent attendance and a positive attitude.
• Commitment to producing high-quality work as part of a team.

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 the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com

International Paper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.

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