Transportation Lead

What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer challenging assignments and total rewards in countries around the world. When we say infinite possibilities, we mean it. Apply now and join a community that improves people’s lives, the planet and our company’s performance by transforming renewable resources into products people depend on every day.

Position Title:           Transportation Lead

Pay Rate:                   $32.98/hr

Category/Shift:        Hourly Full-Time (7:00am – 3:30pm, Monday – Friday)

Physical Location:   301 South 30th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034

The Job You Will Perform:

• Direct, plan and manage the day-to-day operations of all activities involving transportation
• Responsible for completing action items related to Truck and Trailer Federal Inspections/Audits
• Manage and maintain VMO & DMO/ Experience leveraging J.J. Keller
• Serve as point-of-contact for all transportation related inquiries and issues
• Communicate with customers proactively and professionally, ensuring all commitments are being met and customers’ needs are addressed timely
• Schedule trucks & trailers for service/repairs
• Schedule daily pickups and respond to customer requests for scheduling and delivery
• Work with dock to ensure trailers are loaded with equipment as needed
• Schedule, direct and coach Trucking team members as needed to achieve Plant safety and production objectives
• Lead daily trucking safety meeting
• Monitor driver daily logs, VCR’s, and driver hours for accuracy
• Monitor overtime and efficiencies in the trucking department and route accordingly
• Be a leader in encouragement and enforcement of IP’s safety standards
• Establish and communicate to drive team members job performance requirements and minimum standards for safety and productivity
• Ensure all drive team members are knowledgeable of Plant safety policies and procedures
• Maintain all equipment maintenance files
• Work with Finance Specialist for PO’s related to trucking department
• Assist with scale as needed
• Spot inspect tractors for cleanliness and perform random ride-a-longs
• Drive as needed to cover team vacations and/or illness
• Be a backup for Operations Lead
• Other duties as assigned

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Valid CDL Class A license (REQUIRED)
• Must be 21 years of age
• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to operate a manual transmission
• Must have 2 to 3 years of verifiable driving experience
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Must be able to read, speak and write enough English to converse with the general public, read signs and signals, respond to official inquiries and make entries on reports and records
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
• Current DOT Medical card
• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Lead/Supervisory experience in transportation or related industry
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Strong customer service, follow-up and accountability skills
• Strong critical thinking skills, attention to detail and ability to draw conclusions
• Good time management skills
• Pride in reliability and working with a team
• Flexibility to work overtime and adapt to changes as needed
• Comfortable backing, maneuvering and parking a tractor trailer
• Must be familiar with cargo loading procedures to assure proper distribution, location and security
• Must be able to drive in a wide range of environmental conditions, including, but not limited to, rain, wind, snow, freezing temperatures, hot weather, etc.
• Knowledge of Traffic Dept. processes
• Expert knowledge of shipping processes and procedures
• Familiarity with fleet compliance solutions, preferably J.J. Keller products
• Excellent leadership, team building, communication and organizational skills
• Excellent negotiation/conflict resolution skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software programs
• Strong computer skills, ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure
• Familiarity with state motor vehicle laws and DOT rules and regulations
• On-the-job success in safety, attendance & quality of work expected
• Ability to lead, train and motivate a team of drivers and develop others
• Ability to foster and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers
• Ability to identify problems and implement operational process improvements to increase efficiency
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen, DOT required medical exam, random drug and/or alcohol tests and satisfactory criminal background check
• Ability to operate/monitor the following equipment: 48ft and 53ft Semi-Rig and Box Van/Bobtail Trailers, Truck Trailer Forklift Unit (TTFU), Bale Trucks, Roll On-Roll Off for Compactor Tubes and Drop Boxes, Packers

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.

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.
Phoenix  AZ  85034