Night Shift Forklift Operator - Shipping & Staging

International Paper; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

International Paper in Dothan, AL is seeking a 1st Shift Forklift Driver to operate forklifts, unload shipments, move goods, and support inventory control. This hourly, full-time role requires overtime and weekend work (10pm–6am).

You will keep equipment, maintain records, and assist with shipping and billing when the lead is away. The ideal candidate has forklift experience in manufacturing, basic math and data entry skills, good communication, and the ability to work safely in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Be able to read and understand loading instructions.
• Ability to solve problems with minimal assistance.
• Provide daily feedback to supervisor regarding shift activity and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Operates forklift safely and in line with IP's rules and protocols.
• Unloads inbound/outbound shipments and stores products properly.
• Ensures shipments are accurate and undamaged; reports variances.
• Pulls and prepares orders for shipment with exact quantities.
• Moves products from staging to trailers and storage areas.
• Loads/unloads, stacks, and stages materials; performs daily forklift maintenance.
• Keeps records for inventory control and assists with inventories.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Performs building/grounds/maintenance duties as needed.
• Completes forms/logs/inventory records; assists with shipping/billing when lead is absent.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Forklift experience

Reading instructions

Problem solving

Communication

Basic arithmetic

Data entry

Manufacturing experience

Overtime flexibility

Machine lineup understanding

Pallet-free handling

Tools

Forklift

Job description

International Paper in Dothan, AL is seeking a 1st Shift Forklift Driver to operate forklifts, unload shipments, move goods, and support inventory control. This hourly, full-time role requires overtime and weekend work (10pm–6am).

You will keep equipment, maintain records, and assist with shipping and billing when the lead is away. The ideal candidate has forklift experience in manufacturing, basic math and data entry skills, good communication, and the ability to work safely in a fast-paced