Forklift Operator

Position Title: 

Shipping - Forklift Operator

Pay Rate:

$23.85/Hr. + Shift Differential

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/2nd Shift

-The plant operates 24/5

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

Physical Location:

Plant City Box

2402 Police Center Drive

Plant City, FL 33566

The Job You Will Perform:

• Unload inbound shipments safely and move products to storage locations.
• Efficiently stack and store the items in the appropriate/designated areas.
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.
• Report quality variances.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product 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 tight inventory control and security maintained. Assist in physical inventories.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area. Assist in maintaining the security of the shipping dock as well as the plant. Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety. Always Comply with all IPS Safety policies and protocols.
• Other duties as assigned by managers and or supervisors/shift leader.
• Be accountable for all your personal load tallies.

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Minimum 2 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.
• Able to interpret a variety of instructions given in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

• Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays
• Retirement, pension, and 401k Matching Program
• Medical & Dental
• Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
• Life & Disability Insurance

The Career You Will Build:

• 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 for 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 IPVets, IPride, 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. Headquarters in Memphis, Tenn., 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 accommodation 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.