Forklift Operator

Position Title: 

Warehouse Checker-Full Time 2nd or 3rd Shifts ONLY

Pay Rate:

• $23.00 per hour + shift differential if applicable, after probationary period
• NOTE: During 120 day probationary period role is considered General Helper and earns $19.87 per hour + shift differential if applicable.

Sign on Bonus:     

• $500 after 30 days
• $500 after 6 months

Category/Shift:

• Full-Time Fixed Shifts
• 8-12 hours per day
• Monday-Friday; Saturday and Sunday as needed
• ONLY AVAILABLE SHIFTS: 2nd Shift: 3pm-11pm; 3rd Shift: 11pm-7am

Physical Location:

Savannah Container-Bourne Warehouse

982 Bourne Avenue

Savannah, GA  31408

The Job You Will Perform:

• Load and unload trailers
• Complete pre-start forklift maintenance inspection report
• Follow proper trailer loading and unloading lock-out/tag-out procedure
• Complete receiving report to accurately record materials received
• Submit receiving reports after trailer is unloaded
• Complete load sheet to accurately record the grades, bale count, loading start/stop times for finished goods on outbound shipments
• Complete and submit load sheet at completion of shipment
• Understand and follow load pattern according to trailer, railcar
• ​​​​​​​Maintaining work areas to plant standards of housekeeping

The Skills You Will Bring:

• The ability to work with minimal direct supervision to hit production goals
• The ability to pay close attention to details and quality
• The ability to learn and follow instructions as well as ask questions, and work effectively as a member of a team.
• Previous forklift operating experience in an industrial manufacturing or other labor intensive work experience is required.
• The flexibility and willingness to work alternate shifts, weekends and daily overtime as required.

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The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

• Paid time off including Vacation after 6 months of service and paid Holidays
• Pension and 401k with Company Match
• Medical & Dental
• Life & Disability Insurance

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The Career You Will Build:

• Leadership training
• Promotional opportunities

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The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the plant, 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. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to 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. 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 2021 were $19.4 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. 

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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.