Shipping Forklift Operator

Position Title:

Shipping Forklift Operator

Pay Rate :

$27.40 per hour

Category/Shift :

Hourly Full-Time (10a-6pm plus overtime – Monday-Friday)

Physical Location :

Fridley

350 Northco Drive

Fridley, MN 55432

763-574-1212

The Job You Will Perform:

The Shipping Forklift Operator is responsible for ensuring shipping and receiving deadlines are met on a daily basis. Utilizing a sit-down forklift, they are responsible for loading and unloading trailers and railcars safely and within guidelines. The ability to identify and correct or report any issues around safety, quality, or housekeeping are critical in this role. The Shipping Forklift Operator will also be expected to:

Follow all Safety and Housekeeping rules

Fill out Forklift Safety Check Sheet at the start of each shift

Utilizing a sit-down forklift load trailers according to Customer requirements

Inspect trailers prior to loading: damage, cleanliness, etc. Check offline on Tally Sheet and write down any defects. Notify Clerk if any issues

Access KIWI for machine line-up

Communicate with Clerk on orders coming down line: load into trailer or warehouse

Understand IRF

Follow special instructions for each order

Communicate discrepancies to Clerk & or T.R.

Fill out tally sheet for each order

Any other duties as assigned.

The Skills You Will Bring:

1+ years of sit down forklift driving experience

Willing to work overtime as needed

Strong work ethic, good judgement and decision-making skills

Perform well with limited direct supervision

Knowledge of general computer operations

* Strong communication skills

Applicants must have a stable work history, good attendance record, positive attitude and a desire to produce quality work as part of a team. The hiring process will include a pre-employment assessment, interview, background check and a health/drug screen.

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term Disability, 401(k) and/or Pension (where applicable), Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.

The Career You Will Build:

Leadership training, promotional opportunities

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, 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 the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com

International Paper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.

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