Forklift Driver

UFP Industries; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries in Missouri is seeking a Forklift Operator I to move materials between inventory, production, and finished goods. You will maintain accurate paperwork and production records and supply each production area with the correct materials according to the schedule.

This role operates in a fast-paced environment, requires forklift experience and basic math skills, and includes completing the forklift licensing process. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience is required.
• Working knowledge of basic math and inventory techniques.
• Must successfully complete Forklift Driver licensing process.
• Minimum 9th grade education; HS diploma or GED preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Moves material in process from one station to another as necessary.
• Fast paced production environment.
• 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.

Skills

Forklift experience

Basic math

Inventory techniques

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift Driver licensing process

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 as necessary
• Fast paced production environment
• 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
• Forklift experience required
• Working knowledge of basic math and inventory techniques
• Successfully complete Forklift Driver licensing process
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Starting at $22.00/hr depends on experience

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.