Forklift driver

UFP Industries, Inc; Adairsville (GA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. in Adairsville, GA seeks a Forklift Operator I to move material between inventory, production, and finished goods. You will maintain paperwork and production records and supply production with material according to the schedule.

No heavy experience required; forklift driving experience preferred. Requires basic math, inventory familiarity, and completion of forklift licensing. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school education or better; GED accepted.
• Forklift driving experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Move material between inventory and production stations.
• Band, wrap, or pack finished goods and label materials.
• Move finished goods to inventory yard or warehouse.
• Assist production with bottlenecks and material needs.
• Complete pre-shift equipment checklist and report issues.
• Maintain organized inventory yard and clean work area.
• Complete production records as required.
• Follow forklift safety rules per company policy.
• Participate in safety and continuous improvement programs.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic math

Inventory control

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.