Forklift Operator

Position Title: 
Forklift Operator

Pay Rate:
$23.85/Hr. + Shift Differential (3rd Shift $0.30)

Sign On Bonus:   
$500 after 90 Days,
$500 after 6 Months,
$500 after 1 Year and an additional bonus at 2 Years

Category/Shift:     
Hourly/Full-Time/3rd Shift 

Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as needed; significant overtime may be necessary during busy periods.

Physical Location:
Plant City Box
2402 Police Center Drive
Plant City, FL 33566

The Job You Will Perform:
•    Effectively unload unfinished blanks from the corrugator and assemble rows in WIP area.
•    Load converting machines with correct orders to be produced based on machine line ups.
•    Be able to keep up with the flow of production.
•    Ensure inventory is correct and order quantities remain consistent with customer requirements.
•    Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped.
•    Load, unload, move, stack, and stage products and materials using a forklift, pull packs or other power equipment. Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion. Daily, inspect and perform               minor maintenance on the forklift or other equipment. Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following indicated work methods.
•    Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained. Assist in physical inventories.
•    Other duties as assigned by Managers and or Supervisors/Shift Leader
•    Be accountable for all orders in the WIP area.

The Skills You Will Bring:
•    Minimum 1 years’ forklift experience
•    Previous forklift operating experience in industrial manufacturing or other labor-intensive work experience preferred.
•    Be able to read and understand loading instructions.
•    Be able to understand and follow all safety rules.
•    Be able to read and understand machine line up.
•    Able to understand and accurately utilize KIWI.
•    Able to utilize RF scanner and perform cycle counts to verify quantities.
•    MUST be dependable and reliable.
•    Able to interpret a variety of instructions given in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

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:
Sales and Leadership training, promotional opportunities within a global company

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 will see why our team members say they are Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:
International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring, and inclusive workplaces. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and can opt into Employee Networking Circles such as IP Vets, I Pride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly 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.