1st Shift Shipping Forklift Operator

Position Title:

Forklift Driver

Pay Rate:

$20.41/hr.

Category/Shift:

Hourly Full-Time OT and Weekends may be required

(10pm – 6am)

Physical Location:

368 Technology Drive

Dothan, AL 36303

423-542-1569

The Job You Will Perform:

• Operates Forklift in a safe and efficient manner following all IP’s safety rules, policies and protocols always.

• Unloads inbound and outbound shipments safely and moves products to storage locations. Efficiently stacks and stores the merchandise in the appropriate areas.

• Ensures inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Reports on quality variances.

• Pulls and prepares orders for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped.

• Efficiently moves product from staging/storage areas and production lines into trailers and/or storing/staging areas

• Loads, unloads, moves, stacks, and stages product and materials using a forklift or other power equipment. Maintains the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion. Daily, inspects and performs minor maintenance on the forklift or other equipment.

• Keeps appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained. Assist in physical inventories.

• Maintains a clean, neat, and orderly work area.

• Performs or assist in building, grounds, and equipment maintenance as required

• Keep appropriate records and reports (complete forms, logs, inventory and records accurately – as required)

• Perform shipping and billing duties when shipping lead is absent.

• Other duties as assigned by managers and/or supervisor/shift leader.

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Be able to read and understand loading instructions.

• Ability to solve problems with minimal assistance.

• Provide daily feedback to supervisor regarding all aspects of shift activity. Must be able to communicate effectively with other employees, supervisors, managers, etc.

• Must have basic computer skills (data entry, etc.) and be able to perform basic arithmetic including additions, subtractions, multiplications and division.

• Previous forklift experience is required.

• Previous forklift experience in a manufacturing setting of at least two years is preferred.

• Previous forklift experience in handling material without the use of pallets is preferred.

• Must have ability to learn and understand machine line up.

• Must be flexible and willing to work overtime as needed