Material Handler
Job in
Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, 50319, USA
Listed on 2026-07-06
Listing for:
International Paper
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-06
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Material Handler, Forklift Operator, General Labor, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position Title: Material Handler 2
Pay Rate: $24.47/hr
Category/Shift: Hourly, Full-Time (8am – 4:30pm, Monday - Friday)
Physical
Location:
2800 Dixon Street, Des Moines, IA 50316
- Handle and maintain the flow of materials throughout the plant
- Complete daily pre-start forklift maintenance inspection report (or VCR)
- Complete and submit load sheet to accurately record bale count, loading start/stop times for finished goods on outbound shipments
- Follow proper trailer loading and unloading lock-out/tag out procedure
- Assist with sorting, deboxing and moving pallets/materials on the plant floor
- Assist with removing finished bales and storing them in the proper location
- Load and unload trailers
- Complete PMs for all certified mobile equipment regularly
- Attend and participate in plant safety meetings
- Manage controllable costs through proper equipment, tool and consumable usage
- Report any safety or maintenance concerns
- Adhere to plant policies and guidelines
- Other duties may be assigned
- Must be 18 years of age
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Ability to work any shift as needed
- Ability to work overtime as needed
- Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job
- Ability to pay close attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to multi-task and work well in a fast-paced environment
- Alertness, visual ability, and concern for quality
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Excellent teamwork, cooperation and problem-solving skills
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing work demands
- Process improvement mindset
- On-the-job success in safety, attendance & quality of work expected
- Ability to communicate with dispatch when trailers are completely loaded and/or unloaded including trailer number, door number
- Ability to communicate with floor lead – maintenance issues, downtime, production issues, unacceptable or non-conforming loads, poor bale quality, errors on supplier tickets versus actual receipts any other issues with material being handled
- Ability to operate/monitor the following equipment:
Forklift, Skid Steer, Electronic Pallet Jack, Hand Truck
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