Forklift Driver Shipping Dept

UFP Industries, Inc; White Pigeon (MI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation after 60 days

401K

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a Forklift Operator I to move materials between inventory and production and back, ensuring accurate paperwork and records are kept according to schedule.

The role includes supporting production with material needs, handling finished goods, and maintaining clean inventory areas while following safety policies. Manufacturing experience is helpful, and the position offers standard benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9th grade basic education; High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• No minimum experience required; 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.

Responsibilities

• Move 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.

Skills

Forklift guiding

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.

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 required; 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

• Vacation after 60 days
• 401K

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.