Forklift Driver

UFP Industries, Inc; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc is seeking a Forklift Operator I to move material from inventory to production and back, ensuring accurate paperwork and production records. You will provide material per the production schedule and support bottlenecks as needed.

Responsibilities include transporting goods between areas, wrapping and labeling, maintaining yard organization, and participating in safety and CI programs. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Must have basic math skills and inventory techniques.
• Forklift driving experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to complete forklift licensing process.

Responsibilities

• Move material between inventory, production, and finished goods.
• Band, wrap, or pack finished goods and label material.
• Transport finished goods to inventory yard or warehouse.
• Assist production with bottlenecks and material needs.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and pre-shift checks.
• Keep inventory yards organized and maintain production records.
• Follow forklift safety rules and company policies.
• Participate in safety, continuous improvement, and meetings.

Skills

Basic math

Inventory techniques

Forklift operation

Education

9th grade education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Forklift 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 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
• Successfully complete Forklift Driver licensing process
• Must be at least 18 years of age

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.