Forklift Driver

UFP Industries, Inc.; Granger (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. in Granger, IN seeks a full-time Forklift Operator I to move material between inventory and production, keep accurate records, and support production schedules. You will load, wrap, label, and transport goods, while maintaining safety and housekeeping in the yard and warehouse.

The role requires at least 18 years old, basic math ability, and the ability to complete forklift licensing; prior forklift experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9th grade basic education; high school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Forklift driving experience is 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

• Move material in process between stations as needed.
• Band, wrap, pack, and label finished goods.
• Move finished goods from production area to inventory yard or warehouse.
• Assist production with bottlenecks and material needs.
• Provide general preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Complete pre-shift startup equipment checklist and report issues.
• Maintain organized inventory yard for rough material and finished goods.
• Record production data and maintain required paperwork.
• Follow forklift rules and Company policy.
• Participate in safety, continuous improvement (CI) and other programs.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Safety procedures

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Forklift Driver### Forklift DriverApply: Granger, IN: Full time: Posted Today: R23214**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 Click here to watch what a day in the life of a Forklift Operator looks like.### **Benefits**We offer a full benefits package including:* • Health Insurance* • Dental Insurance* • Vision Insurance* • Life Insurance* • 401(k) Retirement Plan* • Paid Time Off* • Opportunities for overtime and advancement *The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.*