CR Forklift Operator

UFP Industries; Gordon (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a Forklift Operator I to move material between inventory and production, and to maintain accurate production records. The role supports production schedules by ensuring material availability and timely movement of goods.

Responsibilities include handling finished goods, assisting with bottlenecks, and maintaining safe, organized inventory yards. Basic math skills and forklift licensing are required; 18+ years old with equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9th grade basic education; HS diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Forklift driving experience is preferred but not required.
• Working knowledge of basic math and inventory techniques is preferred.
• Must successfully complete Forklift Driver licensing process.

Responsibilities

• Move material in process from inventory to production and back to inventory.
• Band, wrap, and/or pack finished goods; label material.
• Move finished goods from production area to finished goods inventory yard or warehouse.
• Assist production with bottlenecks and other material needs.
• Provide general preventive maintenance on equipment; complete pre-shift startup checklists and report issues.
• Maintain organized rough material and finished goods inventory yard and complete production records as required.
• Follow forklift rules and company policies; participate in safety and CI programs.

Skills

Forklift driving

Basic math

Inventory control

Education

9th grade education or equivalent

HS diploma or GED preferred

Job description

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

• Moves material in process from one station to another if necessary
• Bands, wraps and/or packs finished goods, and labels material
• Moves finished goods from production area to finished goods inventory yard or warehouse
• Assist production with bottlenecks and other material needs
• Provides general preventive maintenance on equipment
• Completes pre-shift startup equipment checklist and reports any problems or concerns
• Maintains rough material and finished goods inventory yard organized and clean
• Completes production records as required
• 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 age

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.