Position Title:

Shipping Lead

Pay Rate:

$25.82/Hour

Category/Shift:

Hourly Full-Time

1st shift (7am-3pm)

Physical Location:

Griffin Box (Griffin, GA)

The Job You Will Perform:

Following all safety rules and practices.

Keep an accurate inventory of the finished goods warehouse.

Assist in the entry of shipments in the ship right log book.

Dispatch night drivers.

Direct second and third shift shipping crews.

Keep accurate records of the locations and contents of trailers.

Track the next working day's first pulls, and making changes and adjustments as necessary.

Fill in for the shipping supervisor as needed.

Track forklift and clamp truck inspections.

Maintain clear communication with supervisors, operators, and maintenance personnel.

Demonstrate flexibility to work off-shifts or additional hours as needed.

Applicants must be willing to work alternate shifts, weekends, and daily overtime as required.

The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:

Minimum 2 years of experience as an Operator or Assistant.

Strong computer skills; familiarity with plant systems (Kiwi, QMS, CWR preferred).

Team-oriented, motivated, and safety-focused with a positive attitude.

Ability to adapt to changing schedules and work across shifts.

Strong attendance record and commitment to plant standards.

Adhere to all company policies and safety procedures.

Exhibit urgency during equipment downtime and resolve issues promptly.

Communicate effectively and share relevant information across shifts.

Take initiative to identify and implement process improvements.

Continue building technical and leadership knowledge through training.

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.

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