Shipping Clerk - Truck Driver

Perform local deliveries throughout the Portland metro area using a company truck or approved delivery vehicle.

Safely load, secure, transport, and unload finished goods, materials, and other plant-related items.

Operate company vehicle safely and professionally while following all company policies, traffic laws, and customer site requirements.

Oversee and coordinate truck preventative maintenance, including routine inspections, service scheduling, maintenance tracking, cleanliness, and reporting any safety or mechanical concerns.

Support order fulfillment by picking finished goods consisting of buckets, drums, pallets, and totes to satisfy customer orders.

Palletize finished goods and prepare shipments for customer delivery, freight pickup, or internal transfer.

Load and unload trucks using a forklift and other approved material handling equipment.

Complete bills of lading, delivery paperwork, receiving documents, and other required shipping records accurately.

Receive inventory into the computer system and help maintain accurate inventory records.

Call freight carriers and coordinate pickups as needed.

Communicate with production team members to understand the status of customer orders and help prioritize shipping needs.

Maintain good housekeeping in shipping, receiving, warehouse, truck, and production support areas.

Fill in for shipping and production as needed based on workload, coverage, and supervisor direction.

Back up shipping functions as needed and support daily plant operations.

Other duties as assigned.

Always Demonstrate a Safety-First mentality.

Possess a valid driver’s license and maintain an acceptable driving record. CDL is not required.

Be able to safely operate a company box truck or delivery vehicle for local deliveries throughout the Portland metro area.

Be goal oriented, self-motivated, dependable, and able to work with limited supervision.

Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, customers, carriers, and team members.

Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team environment.

Be computer literate and able to complete basic shipping, receive inventory, and complete delivery documentation.

Possess basic math skills.

Be able to safely operate, or become qualified to operate, a forklift and related material handling equipment.

Be able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical work including standing, walking, bending, reaching, and handling packaged materials.

Demonstrate a sincere interest and desire to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Be flexible and willing to support shipping, production, housekeeping, and other plant needs as assigned.

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.

Leadership training, promotional opportunities.

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.

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.

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time.

Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting

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,…