3rd Shift Forklift Operator — Shipping & Load Expert

International Paper; Waxahachie (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Retention bonus

Job summary

International Paper in Waxahachie, TX is hiring a Shipping Forklift Operator for the 3rd shift (11pm–7am). Pay rate is $21.85/hr with sign-on bonuses of $500 after 30 days and $500 after 6 months, plus a retention bonus of $500 after 1 year and an additional lump sum after 2 years.

Responsibilities include completing forklift checklists, loading trailers, scanning units, maintaining safety, and following lock-out/tag-out procedures. Requires forklift experience and ability to lift up to 75 lbs.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to read a measuring tape and ruler.
• Ability to count and stack finished product.
• Reading Orders.
• Warehouse and/or manufacturing experience.
• Forklift experience.
• Stable and verifiable work history.

Responsibilities

• Forklift Operator is responsible for the following duties, as outlined by his/her supervisor.
• Complete the forklift checklist and communicate with maintenance on any issues.
• Obtain tallies from Coordinator to be loaded.
• Check trailer appearance for cleanliness, damage, safety.
• Check unit appearance – proper dunnage, bands, load tags, special instructions.
• Scan unit from discharge line.
• Locate and scan to proper area – trailer or location.
• Load trailer – scan unit, scan door.
• Check computer for last unit.
• Communicate shortage, overrun partials, damage to Coordinator.
• Completion of trailer – Check cube, put on load bar, notify Coordinator.
• Operator must wear all required personal protective equipment.
• Operator must keep work areas clean and free of debris, including keeping floor clean of sheets.
• Operator must be able to safely lift/move up to 75lbs during regular work shift.
• Operator must follow lock-out / tag-out procedures.

Skills

English proficiency

Measuring tape

Count & stack

Reading orders

Warehouse experience

Forklift experience

Stable work history

Job description

International Paper in Waxahachie, TX is hiring a Shipping Forklift Operator for the 3rd shift (11pm–7am). Pay rate is $21.85/hr with sign-on bonuses of $500 after 30 days and $500 after 6 months, plus a retention bonus of $500 after 1 year and an additional lump sum after 2 years.

Responsibilities include completing forklift checklists, loading trailers, scanning units, maintaining safety, and following lock-out/tag-out procedures. Requires forklift experience and ability to lift up to 75 lbs.