Shipping Forklift Driver

International Paper; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

International Paper is hiring for a PIT Operator in El Paso, TX, on 2nd shift (11:00 am–7:00 pm, Mon-Fri with some Saturdays). The role involves loading, storing, and transporting sheets and in-process materials, maintaining records, and keeping work areas clean and organized.

Responsibilities include following safety rules, reading work orders, verifying loads, generating bills of lading, and coordinating cross-trailer paperwork.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely operate a forklift/box clamp truck.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to read a measuring tape and perform basic shop math.
• Willingness to follow instructions and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules and report unsafe issues.
• Read factory work orders and shipping/receiving papers.
• Monitor lines, load units into trailers, and store items.
• Ensure load tags and Bills of Lading match trailer numbers.
• Maintain organized paperwork and inventory records.
• Generate accurate bills of lading and coordinate cross-trailer paperwork.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading orders

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Tools

Witron System

Job description

Job Description

Position Title: Pay Rate

Forklift Driver $19.82/HR

Sign on Bonus

Retention Bonus: $500 after 30 days, $500 after 1 year

$500 after 6 months, Additional lump sum after 2 years.

Category/Shift

Hourly Full-Time (2nd Shift 11:00 am - 7:00 pm – Monday-Friday & some Saturdays) must be able to work any shift

Physical Location

El Paso Container 9301 Billy The Kid El Paso, TX 79907 915-860-4122

0.1 PIT Operator will load, store, transport, and/or deliver units of sheets, in-process materials, finished boxes, and miscellaneous items; generate and maintain accurate records; and maintain clean and orderly storage areas and aisles.

0.2 PIT Operator will report to the shipping supervisor.

Responsibilities

1.0 Primary Shipper duties/responsibilities include:

• 1.1 - following all safety rules and practices; report any unsafe issues to Supervisor immediately.
• 1.2 - read factory work orders and various shipping and/or receiving papers to learn customer requirements and processing information;
• 1.3 - monitoring conveyor take off lines, removing units from the lines, and loading units into trailers and/or placing units in storage trailers or location
• 1.4 - checking load tags and unit counts to verify that they are correct and make sure all loads tags are scanned in to proper location or trailer.
• ship all orders complete on same trailer.
• read all instructions and follow all special orders in Witron Sysytem.
• 1.5 - inspecting finished units during the loading process to insure that they are free from handling damage, dunnage placed properly on top and bottom of material, straps need to be intact.
• 1.6 - accurately complete loading and do composition report to verify what is loaded on trailer
  • run IPOINT report at least 3 times per shift and sign off when printed. No loads should be over 30 minutes on report.
• 1.7 - maintaining well-organized paperwork and place on Dispatch desk neatly.
• 1.8 - generating accurate bills of lading and make sure actual trailer number matches trailer on BOL
  • Loads to IP Juarez- BOL along with Proforma will need to be emailed so Aduanas can send paperwork to cross trailer.
• 1.9 - delivering sheet and/or in-process units to production areas as required;
• 1.10 - maintaining clean and organized work areas, storage areas, aisles and PITs- sign off on log daily.
• 1.11 - sweeping and cleaning trailers such that only clean trailers are used for our products;
• 1.12 - taking and maintaining accurate inventories, which will inccude stock takes on a bi-weekly basis
• 1.13 - stretch wrapping specified units;
• 1.14 - performing receiving duties and putting away all material recived
• 1.15 - performing other duties as assigned by supervision
• 1.16 - understands the importance of producing food-safe packaging products and committing to contributing and maintaining this facility as a food-safe processing environment. This commitment includes operational methods and personnel practices, maintenance practices, and cleaning practices involved in the everyday production of food contact products.

The Qualifications for PIT Operator are:

the ability to meet the requirements of the job with or without accommodation; the certified ability to safely operate a fork lift/ box clamp truck, the ability to read, write, and speak English; the ability to accurately read a measuring tape; the ability to use basic shop math; the ability to learn; and the ability to follow instructions, ability to scan all material picked up with PIT; work SAFE at all times; ask questions, and work effectively as a member of a team.

Qualifications

2.1 The shipping supervisor evaluates shipper qualifications.

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Counting and stacking finished product
• Reading factory orders

About Us

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets

The Career You Will Build

Leadership training, promotional opportunities

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 of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 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. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join

International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value. Learn more at 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 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 [e-mail] or [phone].