Position Title:

Forklift Operator

Pay Rate:

$21.21/hr +

Sign on Bonus:

$500 after 30 days,

$500 after 6 months,

Retention Bonus:

$500 after 1 year

Additional lump sum after 2 years

Category/Shift:

Hourly Full-Time

Physical Location:

200 Butcher Rd

Waxahachie, TX 75165

The Job You Will Perform:

Forklift Operator is responsible for the following duties, as outlined by his/her supervisor
Complete the forklift checklist and communicate with maintenance on any issue
Obtain tallies from Coordinator to be loaded
Check trailer appearance for cleanliness, damage, safety
Check unit appearance - proper dunnage, bands, load tags, special instructions
Scan unit from discharge line
Locate and scan to proper area – trailer or location
Load trailer – scan unit, scan door
Check computer for last unit
Communicate shortage, overrun partials, damage to Coordinator
Completion of trailer – Check cube, put on load bar, notify Coordinator
Operator must wear all required personal protective equipment
Operator must keep work areas clean and free of debris, including keeping floor clean of sheets
Operator must be able to safely lift/move up to 75lbs during regular work shift
Operator must follow lock-out/ tag-out procedures

The Skills You Will Bring:

Counting and stacking finished product
Reading orders
Ability to read, write, and speak English
Ability to read a measuring tape and ruler

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays
Retirement, pension, and 401k Matching Program
Medical & Dental
Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
Life & Disability Insurance

The Career You Will Build:

Leadership training
Promotional opportunities

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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3rd Shift - Forklift Operator