Job Description

What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? It is time to embrace your Infinite Possibilities. This is your opportunity to be part of International Paper, a Fortune 500 company and global leader in paper and packaging products. IP is known for our commitment to the environment and to cutting-edge technology. We have spent more than 100 years creating new ideas, and we are looking for people who can collaborate to help us build on our history, while creating future success. We are committed to attracting, preparing, promoting and supporting our teams. At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer benefits, challenges, global opportunities and total rewards. When we say Infinite Possibilities, we mean it.

Our Maryland Heights Missouri Facility is looking for motivated individuals who are capable of performing a multitude of functions in a flexible, fast-paced production environment. Our workplace requires individuals who understand the needs of the business while maintaining a focus on safety, customer satisfaction, quality and productivity.

PIT Operators are required to load, store, transport, and/or deliver units of sheets, in-process materials, and miscellaneous items, generate and maintain accurate records; and maintain clean and orderly storage areas and aisles.

Successful candidates must be able to work 2nd or 3rd Shift, weekends and overtime. At times, employees are required to work overtime without notice. The facility is not climate controlled. Hearing, eye protection and steel toe safety shoes are required.

Primary duties/responsibilities include but are not limited to:

* Complies with established job safety practices, policies, and procedures as specified in plant, including PPE, ZES, PIT/PED safety;
* Reading factory work orders and various shipping and/or receiving papers to learn customer requirements and processing information;
* Monitoring conveyor take off lines, removing units from the lines, and loading units into trailers and/or placing units in storage areas;
* Checking load tags and unit counts to verify that they are correct;
* Inspecting finished units during the loading process to insure that they are free from handling damage and that the straps are intact;
* Accurately completing tally sheets to record units loaded into trailers;
* Maintaining well organized paperwork;
* Generating accurate bills of lading;
* Delivering sheet and/or in process units to production areas as required;
* Maintaining clean and organized work areas, storage areas, and aisles;
* Sweeping and cleaning trailers such that only clean trailers are used for our products;
* Taking and maintaining accurate inventories;
* Performing receiving duties as needed; and
* Performing other duties as assigned by supervision

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

* Demonstrates success in safety, attendance & quality of work;
* Certified ability to safely operate a fork lift truck;
* Accurately use and read measuring devices;
* Knowledge of general computer operation;
* Ability to learn; follow instructions, ask questions, and work effectively as a member of a team.
* HS Diploma or equivalent is preferred

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.