Forklift Driver at UFP Industries Granger, IN

UFP Industries, Inc.; Granger (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Opportunities for overtime and career

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. in Indiana is seeking a Forklift Operator I who moves materials between inventory and production, maintains paperwork, and supports production scheduling.

The role requires monitoring inventory levels, following safety rules, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts. Valid forklift licensing and basic math skills are preferred; candidates must be 18 or older and able to work on site.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9th grade education.
• GED preferred but not required.
• No minimum experience required; forklift driving experience preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Successful completion of forklift driver licensing process.

Responsibilities

• Move material in process between stations as needed.
• Band, wrap, and label finished goods; move them to inventory or warehouse.
• Assist production with bottlenecks and material needs.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Complete pre-shift equipment start-up checklists and report issues.
• Keep inventory yards organized and clean; complete production records.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic math

Inventory techniques

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift license

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

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Opportunities for overtime and advancement

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.