Job Information
International Paper 1st shift Shipping Forklift Operator in Griffin, Georgia
Job Description
Forklift Operator
Pay Rate :
$22.42-$23.69/Hour
Category/Shift :
Hourly Full-Time
Physical Location:
Griffin Box (Ellenwood, GA)
The Job You Will Perform:
Follow all safety rules and maintain clean, organized workspaces, trailers, and storage areas.
Read and interpret factory work orders and shipping/receiving documents. Accurately complete tally sheets, maintain organized paperwork, and generate bills of lading.
Monitor conveyor lines, remove units, and load them into trailers or storage. Verify load tags and unit counts and inspect units for damage and secure strapping.
Deliver sheets and in-process units to production areas. Perform receiving duties and maintain accurate inventory records.
Stretch wrap specified units and ensure trailers are clean and ready for product loading.
Perform other duties as assigned to support shipping, receiving, and production operations.
Applicants must be willing to work alternate shifts, weekends, and daily overtime as required.
The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:
High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
Previous shipping experience highly preferred.
Prior experience in the corrugated packaging industry is highly preferred.
About Us
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 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
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 125 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/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 reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.
Job Identification 2002090
Job Category Production/Facility
Job Schedule Full time