Shipping Lead

What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer challenging assignments and total rewards in countries around the world. When we say infinite possibilities, we mean it. Apply now and join a community that improves people’s lives, the planet and our company’s performance by transforming renewable resources into products people depend on every day.

Position Title

Shipping Lead

Pay Rate

$21.86- $25-67

Category/Shift

Hourly Full-Time (6a-4p OVERTIME AND SATURDAY WORK WILL BE REQUIRED AT TIMES)

Physical Location:

2150 Hwy 12 South

Ashland City, TN 37015

The Job You Will Perform

• THIS POSTION REQUIRES A MINIMUM OF FIVE YEARS FORKLIFT EXPERIENCE IN A MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENT (PREFERABLY CORRUGATED) THE CANDIDATE THAT FILLS THIS ROLE WILL SPEND A PORTION OF THEIR SHIFT ASSISTING IN MULTIPLE FORKLIFT DUTIES.
• Ensures all work is performed in a safe, clean, productive environment. Promotes safety and housekeeping by following established safety rules and procedures.
• Manages and coordinates daily activities for all three shifts in the shipping department.
• Works closely with customer service department, production planning, finishing, accounting and sales to ensure full customer satisfaction.
• Manages all warehouse space to best service of our customers
• Manages baled waste contracts for better return and prices
• Manages Returned Goods process
• Manages inventory with the assistance of the sales team in customer locations
• Works closely with customer service to maintain integrity specific to shipping bill of lading process
• Ensures that trucks are scheduled to the best efficiency, keeping in mind freight costs and ship to locations when coordinating the preparation of the daily shipping schedule.
• Schedules deliveries per customer demands.
• Cost analysis for all deliveries and customer pick-ups
• Maintains relationship with contracted truckers for best rates
• Organizes teams to guarantee loads are checked for correct quantities, weight, and quality of loads.
• Guarantees that lift drivers maintain up to date training, coaches and facilitates the shipping team for better efficiency.
• Maintains the integrity of finished goods inventory inside the facility. Works closely with accounting and customer service to ensure accuracy of data. Responsible for tracking inventory.
• Maintains and keeps current the overall knowledge of costs associated with the shipping department.
• Manages costs relative to pallet expenses.
  

The Skills You Will Bring

• 2 years manufacturing/shipping lead experience preferred
• 5 years PIT operations preferred (corrugated experience a plus)
• Able to lead and drive training/certification process for Shipping Department
• Capable of filling in for PIT Operators during vacations, absences, etc.
• Ability to assist supervisor in weekly scheduling process.
• Ability to problem solve with minimal assistance.
• Provide daily feedback to supervisor regarding all aspects of shipping department. Must be able to communicate effectively with other employees, supervisors, managers, etc.
• Be able to interpret and understand order layouts.
• Must have good computer skills (data entry, etc) and be able to perform basic arithmetic including additions, subtractions, multiplications and division.
• Comply with all IPs Safety rules and Quality policies and protocols at all times, Must follow all safety rules and procedures; lead and drive safety requirements and expectations by example.
• Must have ability to learn and understand machine line ups.
  
  

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 Disability, 401(k) and/or Pension (where applicable), Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), 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 a global producer of sustainable packaging, pulp and other fiber-based products, and one of the world's largest recyclers. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 39,000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating what's next. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2023 were $18.9 billion. 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.

Ashland City TN 37015