EXPERIENCE FORKLIFT DRIVER

UFP Industries, Inc; White Pigeon (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Vacation after 60 days

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a Forklift Operator I to move material between inventory and production according to schedule. You will maintain paperwork and production records and supply material to production.

The role requires basic math skills, forklift experience, and adherence to safety policies. 401k benefits and vacation after 60 days are offered.

Qualifications

• 1 year forklift driving experience preferred.
• Basic math and inventory knowledge preferred.
• Minimum 9th grade education; HS diploma or GED preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Moves material between stations as needed.
• Bands, wraps and/or packs finished goods and labels material.
• Transfers finished goods to inventory yard or warehouse.
• Assists production with bottlenecks and material needs.
• Provides general preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Completes pre-shift startup equipment checklist and reports issues.
• Keeps inventory yard organized and clean.
• Completes production records as required.
• Follows forklift rules and company policies.
• Participates in safety and CI programs and meetings.
• Performs other duties as required.

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
• 1 YR forklift driving experience is preferred
• Working knowledge of basic math and inventory techniques preferred
• Successfully complete Forklift Driver licensing process

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  401k

  Benefits

  Vacation after 60 days

  The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.