Material Handler

Job Title

Material Handler 2

$21.90/hr

Hourly, Full-Time (4:00 AM - 12:30 PM, Monday - Friday)

1225 6th Avenue North, Kent, WA 98032

• Handle and maintain the flow of materials throughout the plant
• Complete daily pre-start forklift maintenance inspection report (or VCR)
• Complete and submit load sheet to accurately record bale count, loading start/stop times for finished goods on outbound shipments
• Follow proper trailer loading and unloading lock-out/tag out procedure
• Assist with sorting, deboxing and moving pallets/materials on the plant floor
• Assist with removing finished bales and storing them in the proper location
• Load and unload trailers
• Complete PMs for all certified mobile equipment regularly
• Attend and participate in plant safety meetings
• Manage controllable costs through proper equipment, tool and consumable usage
• Report any safety or maintenance concerns
• Adhere to plant policies and guidelines
• Other duties may be assigned

• Must be 18 years of age
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Ability to work any shift as needed
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to multi-task and work well in a fast-paced environment
• Alertness, visual ability, and concern for quality
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Excellent teamwork, cooperation and problem-solving skills
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing work demands
• Process improvement mindset
• On-the-job success in safety, attendance & quality of work expected
• Ability to communicate with dispatch when trailers are completely loaded and/or unloaded including trailer number, door number
• Ability to communicate with floor lead – maintenance issues, downtime, production issues, unacceptable or non-conforming loads, poor bale quality, errors on supplier tickets versus actual receipts any other issues with material being handled
• Ability to operate/monitor equipment:
  Forklift, Skid Steer, Electronic Pallet Jack, Hand Truck

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, Tuition Assistance, 1 week of Paid Vacation after a year, 11 Paid Holidays per year, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.

Leadership training, promotional opportunities.

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. These strengths are founded in a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, and engaged.