Forklift Driver

UFP Industries, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. in Kansas City, MO seeks a Forklift Operator I to move material between inventory and production, maintain paperwork, and support production schedules in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires forklift experience, basic math, and the ability to pass licensing; starting pay is $22.00 per hour and the company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9th grade education; HS diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Forklift experience required.
• Basic math and inventory handling knowledge.
• Must be at least 18 years old; forklift licensing process must be completed.

Responsibilities

• Move material from inventory to production and back as scheduled.
• Maintain paperwork and production records.
• Support production with material bottlenecks.
• Perform pre-shift equipment checks and basic maintenance.
• Keep yards organized and follow forklift safety rules.

Skills

Forklift experience

Basic math

Inventory techniques

Forklift licensing

Age 18

Education

9th grade or equivalent

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Forklift Driver### Forklift DriverApply: Kansas City, MO: Full time: Posted Today: R23253**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.*### About Us**Please watch our welcome video below to learn more about UFP Industries!****Click Here to Review Truck Driver Postings****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.