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.

Job Title

Material Handler 1

Reports to

Plant Superintendent

Job Purpose

To perform entry level material handling for material processing in the facility

Umbrella responsibilities of all employees

* Assist and support implementation of EHS initiatives and strategies to reduce risk including but not limited to the areas of: OSHA, ergonomics, injury / illness reduction, hazard communication, environmental, emergency preparedness, and general employee safety
* Supports LIFE areas, Safety Leading Indicators and Global Program Elements
* Ensures a clean and safe work environment
* Adhering to Plant policies and guidelines
* Working safely and looking out for the safety of those around them
* Following Safe Reliable Methods (SRMs) or Job Safety Analyses (JSAs)
* Maintaining a safe and clean work environment according to plant housekeeping standards
* Attending and participating in Plant safety meetings.
* Managing controllable costs through proper equipment, tool and consumable usage
* Reporting any safety or maintenance concerns

Key Responsibilities

* Complete daily pre-start forklift maintenance inspection report (or VCR)
* Complete sorting and deboxing of material
* Move/stack pallets/materials on the production floor
* Dump gaylords, totes and cages
* Complete daily weekly monthly PMs for all certified mobile equipment
* Must be able to lift 25 30 lbs.
* Other duties as assigned

Personal Protective Equipment

* Gloves, approved safety glasses, ear plugs, safety vest, steel toed shoes, hard hat

Equipment Operated and Monitored

* Hand truck

Tools used

* Plastic Bander

Information collected and exchanged

* Communicate with floor lead maintenance issues, downtime, production issues, unacceptable or non-conforming loads, poor bale quality, or any other issues with material being handled.

Training/Registration/License/Certification requirement

* NA

The above job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. The employee is expected to perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the Plant.

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.