Forklift Operator: Safe, Efficient 40h+ with Growth

International Paper; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

International Paper is seeking a Forklift Driver to safely operate gas or electric forklifts at our Charlotte, NC site, supporting loading, unloading and movement of materials for receiving, shipping and production. The role emphasizes safety, productivity, and adherence to GMP policies in a team-driven environment.

You will be responsible for documenting and verifying shipments, maintaining clean work areas, and coordinating with other drivers to ensure efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid powered industrial operators permit.
• Complete and pass advanced forklift certification testing.
• Demonstrate knowledge of forklift safety and operation rules.
• Demonstrate ability to use portable scanner equipment.
• Complete training for battery changing equipment (Multi Shifter).
• Understand battery maintenance procedures and logging.
• Complete training for Mac & Wr wrappers.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate gas or electric forklifts to load, unload, move, stack or haul materials.
• Maintain safety and attendance records and meet daily productivity/quality goals.
• Keep assigned work areas clean and follow GMP policies.
• Possess the ability to coordinate 2–3 other drivers or clerks in a building or area.
• Read and validate inbound/outbound documents (BOL/Packing Slips).
• Assist in other departments as needed to support operations.

Skills

Powered industrial permit

Forklift certification

Safety rules

Scanner operation

Battery maintenance

Mac & Wrappers

Dock safety

Document verification

Driver coordination

Math skills

Reading comprehension

Tools

BOL/packing slips verification

Job description

International Paper is seeking a Forklift Driver to safely operate gas or electric forklifts at our Charlotte, NC site, supporting loading, unloading and movement of materials for receiving, shipping and production. The role emphasizes safety, productivity, and adherence to GMP policies in a team-driven environment.

You will be responsible for documenting and verifying shipments, maintaining clean work areas, and coordinating with other drivers to ensure efficient operations.