Forklift Driver 1st shift

UFP Industries; White Bear Lake (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account with company

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase program with employee

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs and challenges

Other supplemental benefits

Job summary

UFP Industries in Minnesota is seeking a Forklift Operator I to move material from inventory to production and back, ensuring accurate paperwork and production records are maintained according to the schedule.

You will transfer materials between stations, band, wrap and label finished goods, and keep the inventory yard organized while supporting production with timely material availability. The role emphasizes safety, daily pre-shift checks, and adherence to company policies.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Moves material between stations in production and inventory
• Bands, wraps and labels finished goods
• Moves finished goods to inventory yard or warehouse
• Assist production with bottlenecks and material needs
• Provides general preventive maintenance on equipment
• Completes pre-shift startup equipment checklist
• Maintains inventory yard organized and clean
• Completes production records as required
• Follows forklift rules and policies
• Participates in safety, CI and other programs
• Performs other duties as required

Skills

Forklift driving

Basic math

Inventory techniques

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.

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 Currently Offered To Our Employees

• Medical insurance
• Health savings account with company contribution
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Stock purchase program with employee discount
• Educational reimbursement
• Wellness programs and challenges
• Other supplemental benefits

Hourly 20.00-22.00 dependent on experience* *pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living

Bonus/Incentive Pay: Incentive pay may be available for certain job roles and may include piece rate incentives, weekly production bonuses, trip rates, and employee referral bonuses. A discretionary annual bonus based on Company and business unit performance may also be provided.

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The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.