Evening Forklift Operator: Material Flow & Inventory

UFP Industries; Union City (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries in Union City, GA is seeking a Forklift Operator I to move material from inventory to production and back, ensuring accurate paperwork and production records.

The role supports production with material from inventory according to the schedule, maintains yard organization, and participates in safety and continuous improvement programs. Candidates must meet minimum education requirements and obtain forklift certification.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Forklift driving

Basic math

Inventory techniques

Education

9th grade education or GED preferred

Job description

UFP Industries in Union City, GA is seeking a Forklift Operator I to move material from inventory to production and back, ensuring accurate paperwork and production records.

The role supports production with material from inventory according to the schedule, maintains yard organization, and participates in safety and continuous improvement programs. Candidates must meet minimum education requirements and obtain forklift certification.