Warehouse Forklift Operator

Pay Rate
JOB DESCRIPTION

$17.50/hr. up to $19/hr hourly Full-Time (6:30am-2:30pm – Monday-Friday)

Physical

Location:

710 Campbell Drive, Greeneville, TN 37743

• Loads and unloads trucks.
• Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials.
• Reprint load tags / Stretch wraps products.
• Locating and moving stock of products onto or off pallets, skids, or lifting device for storage or shipment.
• Continuously moving levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.
• Inventories materials on work floor, and supply workers with materials as needed.
• Weighs materials or products and records weight on tags, labels, or production schedules.
• Lubricates forklift, recharges batteries, fills fuel tank, or replaces liquefied gas tank.
• Ensures all shipping/warehouse paperwork ticket numbers are recorded accurately.
• Completes pre‑inspections and fill out forms.
• Inspects bales and identifying damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies.
• Receiving forklift drivers sign delivery receipts when truck is unloaded.
• Help maintain a safe and orderly environment.
• Other duties as directed.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have demonstrated the ability to perform normal duties satisfactorily. Requirements: skilled & certified forklift operator; OSHA certification required. At least 2 years previous forklift experience. Possess basic computer skills and proficient user of ERP system. Attention to detail and familiarity with industrial equipment.

Occasional lifting/carrying up to 25 pounds, more frequent lifting/carrying of 1-20 pounds. Requires reaching below waist and knee, kneeling, squatting, climbing stairs rarely. Involves hand/wrist work, keyboarding, power grasping, pushing/pulling, walking left/right, simple grasping, standing for extended periods.

Employee must wear protective glasses, hearing protection, and other PPE as assigned. Plant and warehouse areas can be chilly in winter (above freezing) and hot in summer (non‑air conditioned). Clutter free but dust from manufacturing process. Position may require overtime including possible weekends.

These responsibilities and duties are not intended to be all‑inclusive. Responsibilities and duties may be added or deleted as necessary.

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) with company‑funded contributions, paid time off, education & development (tuition reimbursement), student loan repayment assistance, and voluntary benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision, and pets.

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 reasona or .