forklift driver.

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

Job summary

UFP Industries in Florida seeks a Forklift Operator I to move materials between inventory and production, ensuring accurate paperwork and records. You will provide material from inventory according to production schedules and help resolve bottlenecks as needed.

Responsibilities include moving goods, labeling, packing, and maintaining a clean yard. This role requires adherence to safety rules and participation in standard improvement programs.

Qualifications

• 9th grade education minimum; high school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Forklift driving experience not required but preferred.
• Basic math and inventory knowledge helpful.

Responsibilities

• Move materials between inventory, production, and finished goods areas.
• Band, wrap, pack, and label finished goods.
• Transport goods from production to inventory yard or warehouse.
• Assist production with bottlenecks and material needs.
• Perform general equipment preventive maintenance.
• Complete pre-shift equipment checklists and report issues.
• Keep material inventory yard organized and clean.
• Maintain production records as required.
• Follow forklift rules and company policies.
• Participate in safety, CI, and other program meetings.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory handling

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift licensing

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.

About the Company

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We've been around for more than 65 years, and we've been profitable every year since our founding.

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We're competitive.

Our line of work is demanding, but you'll get back what you put in and have fun doing it.

We are family.

We care for each other and want to see each other succeed.

We enjoy watching each other build great careers and take advantage of the many opportunities we have to advance.

And that makes UFP Industries a great place to be.

We work hard and smart.

We learn and grow from each other, from experience, from trial and error, from success.

We collaborate to maintain our competitive edge.

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