Forklift Driver II-Shipping and Receiving

UFP Industries, Inc; Folkston (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc in Folkston, Georgia is seeking a Forklift Operator II to load and unload materials from trucks and rail cars. This position requires a minimum of a 9th-grade education, and a high school diploma or GED is preferred, along with forklift operation experience.

The candidate will be responsible for maintaining correct paperwork, ensuring safety, and participating in various safety and CI programs. The ideal applicant should have basic math skills and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9th-grade education required; high school diploma or GED preferred.
• 6 months to 1 year of experience driving a forklift or operating similar equipment is preferred.
• Working knowledge of basic math and inventory techniques is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads trucks and rail cars.
• Moves material from storage to work areas.
• Completes preshift startup equipment checklist.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic math knowledge

Inventory techniques

Education

High school diploma or GED (preferred)

Job description

Job Summary

Forklift Operator II is responsible for the loading and unloading of material on trucks and rail cars. Maintains correct paperwork and shipping and receiving records are required. Works under immediate supervision and relies on specific directions and instructions.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads trucks and rail cars
• Moves material and other products from storage to work areas and vice versa as required.
• Breaks packs to correct size and labels material before loading product on a truck or rail car
• Provides general preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Completes preshift startup equipment checklist and reports any problems or concerns.
• Maintains yard and ensures it is organized and clean.
• Completes paperwork as required.
• Empty trash and wood hoppers.
• 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 GED preferred but not required
• Prefers 6 months to 1 year of experience driving a forklift or operating similar equipment.
• Working knowledge of basic math and inventory techniques
• Successfully completes Forklift Driver licensing process
• Must be at least 18 years of age

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.