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General Utility Shipping 2nd Shift
International Paper • MURFREESBORO, TN 37133 • Posted 30+ days ago
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The General Utility Shipping role at International Paper involves operating forklifts, preparing items for shipment, and ensuring the safety and efficiency of the shipping and receiving line. This position requires physical exertion in a heavy industrial environment, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and the capability to work in a team environment. The role includes operating sit-down LPG forklifts, verifying and maintaining records of shipments, and ensuring the safety and quality of loading and unloading trailers.
Responsibilities
- Operate forklifts safely and efficiently.
- Prepare items for shipment, including passing or rejecting trailers that are unsafe for loading/unloading.
- Load trailers for the transportation of products safely and accurately using IRF scanning/loading systems.
- Work in a team environment.
- Be available to work holidays, weekends, and overtime.
- Maintain a good attendance record.
- Perform above average quality of work.
- Complete all required paperwork and maintain accurate records of incoming/outgoing shipments.
Qualifications
Required
- High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
- Previous shipping experience required.
- Prior experience in the corrugated packaging industry preferred.
- Experience in operating a sit-down LPG forklift.
- Ability to verify and maintain records of incoming/outgoing shipments.
- Some knowledge of a production environment and ability to read and understand load tags.
- Ability to load/unload product without the aid of pallets, known as "tip loading".
- Responsible, reliable, self-motivated, and cooperative.
- Safety record must be above average.
- Must be able to work in a heavy, industrial environment and lift up to 50 pounds.
About International Paper
International Paper, a global corporation based in the United States, specializes in paper and packaging production. They offer a wide range of products including printing papers, packaging materials, and cellulose fibers, with a focus on sustainability and reducing their environmental impact. Operating in over 150 countries, International Paper is known for its high-quality products and commitment to innovation.
Full Job Description
General Utility Shipping 2nd Shift
Description:
**Position Title:**
General Utility Shipping-2nd Shift
**Pay Rate:**
$19.78/hr.-$27.50/hr
**Retention Bonus:**
$500 after 1 year
Additional lump sum after 2 years
**Category/Shift:**
Hourly Full-Time (3pm-11:00pm)
**Physical Location:**
Murfreesboro Container
2220 NW Broad St.
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
**The Job You Will Perform:**
Being a Forklift driver requires the following abilities:
We are currently seeking hourly, Forklift Operators who have the abilities and aptitude to progress to the top job in the shipping/ receiving line of progression. This job requires physical exertion in a heavy, industrial environment (examples include reaching, twisting, exposure to extreme temperatures/ weather conditions, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.) The Forklift Operator is required to move materials throughout the plant. Prepare items for shipment, including passing or rejecting trailers that are unsafe for loading/unloading. This could mean mechanical defects, cleanliness of trailers or anything that would make it unsafe or cause a quality issue to load or unload the trailer. Duties include shipping merchandise or material; receiving merchandise or materials.
This role requires the ability read and understand load tags as well as production information using certain computer programs. As well as loading trailers for the transportation of products safely and accurately using IRF scanning/ loading systems.
Applicants must be able to work in a team environment and must be available to work holidays, weekends, and overtime. Industrial/ Manufacturing or other labor-intensive work experience is preferred.
Qualified candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screenings including a background investigation, drug screen, reference checks, employment and education verifications, and the requirements of the Immigration Reform Act.
**The Skills You Will Bring:**
- High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
- Previous shipping experience required.
- Prior experience in the corrugated packaging industry preferred.
- Must be experienced in operating a sit-down LPG forklift
- Able to verify and maintain records of incoming/ outgoing shipments.
- Some knowledge of a production environment and ability learn/read and understand load tags
- Ability to load/unload product without the aid of pallets, known as "tip loading".
- Be responsible, reliable, self-motivated, and cooperative
- Safety record must be above average
- Maintain a good attendance record
- Perform above average quality of work
- Computer skills and ability to complete all required paperwork
**The Benefits You Will Enjoy** :
- $500 bonus retention after 1 year
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability coverage
- 401(k) with match
- Pension
- Paid Vacation (starting at 6 months)
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Personal Days
**The Career You Will Build:**
- Leadership training
- Promotional opportunities
**The Impact You Will Make:**
We continue to build a better future for people, the plant, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 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) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2021 were $19.4 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting 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.**
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MURFREESBORO, TN, US, 37129
Category: Hourly Job
Date: Aug 25, 2024
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Description:
**Position Title:**
General Utility Shipping-2nd Shift
**Pay Rate:**
$19.78/hr.-$27.50/hr
**Retention Bonus:**
$500 after 1 year
Additional lump sum after 2 years
**Category/Shift:**
Hourly Full-Time (3pm-11:00pm)
**Physical Location:**
Murfreesboro Container
2220 NW Broad St.
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
**The Job You Will Perform:**
Being a Forklift driver requires the following abilities:
We are currently seeking hourly, Forklift Operators who have the abilities and aptitude to progress to the top job in the shipping/ receiving line of progression. This job requires physical exertion in a heavy, industrial environment (examples include reaching, twisting, exposure to extreme temperatures/ weather conditions, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.) The Forklift Operator is required to move materials throughout the plant. Prepare items for shipment, including passing or rejecting trailers that are unsafe for loading/unloading. This could mean mechanical defects, cleanliness of trailers or anything that would make it unsafe or cause a quality issue to load or unload the trailer. Duties include shipping merchandise or material; receiving merchandise or materials.
This role requires the ability read and understand load tags as well as production information using certain computer programs. As well as loading trailers for the transportation of products safely and accurately using IRF scanning/ loading systems.
Applicants must be able to work in a team environment and must be available to work holidays, weekends, and overtime. Industrial/ Manufacturing or other labor-intensive work experience is preferred.
Qualified candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screenings including a background investigation, drug screen, reference checks, employment and education verifications, and the requirements of the Immigration Reform Act.
**The Skills You Will Bring:**
- High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
- Previous shipping experience required.
- Prior experience in the corrugated packaging industry preferred.
- Must be experienced in operating a sit-down LPG forklift
- Able to verify and maintain records of incoming/ outgoing shipments.
- Some knowledge of a production environment and ability learn/read and understand load tags
- Ability to load/unload product without the aid of pallets, known as "tip loading".
- Be responsible, reliable, self-motivated, and cooperative
- Safety record must be above average
- Maintain a good attendance record
- Perform above average quality of work
- Computer skills and ability to complete all required paperwork
**The Benefits You Will Enjoy** :
- $500 bonus retention after 1 year
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability coverage
- 401(k) with match
- Pension
- Paid Vacation (starting at 6 months)
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Personal Days
**The Career You Will Build:**
- Leadership training
- Promotional opportunities
**The Impact You Will Make:**
We continue to build a better future for people, the plant, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 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) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2021 were $19.4 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting 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.**
Share this job:
Location:
MURFREESBORO, TN, US, 37129
Category: Hourly Job
Date: Aug 25, 2024
If you are not finding suitable opportunities, please click below to join our talent community!
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