Material Handler

Job Description

Material Handler 2

Pay Rate: $22.11/hr

Category/Shift: Hourly, Full-Time

Physical

Location:

1225 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Itasca 60143

• 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
• Willingness to work flexible shifts and overtime as needed
• Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. (if needed)
• Alertness, visual ability, and concern for quality
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in tasks
• 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
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• 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 use a Windows-enabled tablet to perform basic functions related to material processing and paper converting in cie Trade
• Ability to operate/monitor the following equipment:
  Forklift, Skid Steer, Electronic Pallet Jack, Hand Truck

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.

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 .