Forklift Driver

UFP Granger, LLC; Granger (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; 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 in Granger, IN is seeking a Forklift Operator I to move material from inventory to production and back, maintaining accurate paperwork and production records while aligning deliveries with the daily schedule. You will load, unload, and transport goods, help reduce bottlenecks, keep yards tidy, and follow safety policies.

No heavy experience required, but forklift licensing and basic math skills are preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Move material in process between stations and label material.
• Band, wrap, pack finished goods and move to inventory yard or warehouse.
• Assist production with bottlenecks and material needs.
• Perform general preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Complete pre-shift startup equipment checklist and report issues.
• Maintain organized rough material and finished goods yards.
• Document production records as required.
• Follow forklift rules and company policy; participate in safety programs.

Skills

Forklift driving

Basic math

Inventory techniques

Pre-shift checklist

Teamwork

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

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

Benefits

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

Company Commitment

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Why Join UFP Industries

Wondering what the companies of UFP Industries are all about? We're successful. We've been around for more than 65 years, and we've been profitable every year since our founding. We work hard, and we know how to set and beat records. We're competitive. Our line of work is demanding, but you'll get back what you put in and have fun doing it. We're 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. And we do it all on a global scale.