2ND SHIFT FORKLIFT OPERATOR

UFP Industries, Inc.; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. seeks a Forklift Operator I for the Hampton, VA facility on the 2nd shift. Responsibilities include moving materials between inventory and production, loading/unloading, and maintaining accurate paperwork to support production schedules.

The role requires 18+ years old, basic math skills, and forklift licensing. Prior forklift experience is preferred but not mandatory, with opportunity to complete required licensing and contribute to a safe, productive warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9th grade basic education is required.
• Forklift driving experience is preferred but not required; licensing is mandated.
• Basic math and inventory techniques knowledge is preferred.
• Must successfully complete Forklift Driver licensing process.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks and rail cars.
• Move material from storage to work area and back as needed.
• Break packs to correct size and label material before loading.
• Provide general maintenance on equipment and perform pre-shift startup checks.
• Keep yard organized and clean; complete paperwork as required.
• Empty trash and wood hoppers; follow forklift rules and company policies.
• Participate in safety, CI, and other programs and meetings.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic math

Inventory techniques

Education

9th grade education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

## 2ND SHIFT FORKLIFT OPERATORApplylocations: Hampton, VAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R21877**Job Summary**Forklift Operator I is responsible for the movement of material from inventory to production and back to inventory. Maintains correct paperwork and production records as required. Provides production departments with material from inventory according to production schedule.**Principle Duties and Responsibilities*** Loads and unloads trucks and rail cars* Moves material and other products from storage to work area and vice versa as required.* Breaks packs to correct size and labels material before loading product on a truck or rail car* Provides general preventive maintenance on equipment.* Completes preshiftstartup equipment checklist and reports any problems or concerns.* Maintains yard and ensures it is organized and clean.* Completes paperwork as required.* Empty trash and wood hoppers.* Follows forklift rules and policies as described by Company policy.* Participates in safety, CI, and other programs and meetings.* Performs other duties as required.**Qualifications*** Minimum 9th grade basic education, High school diploma or GED preferred but not required* No minimum experience is required however, forklift driving experience is preferred* Working knowledge of basic math and inventory techniques preferred* Successfully complete Forklift Driver licensing process* Must be at least 18 years of ageClick here to watch what a day in the life of a Forklift Operator looks like.