Forklift Operator

UFP Industries, Inc.; Chandler (AZ); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Forklift Operator I to move material between inventory and production, maintain records, and support manufacturing workflows. You will load, wrap, label, and transport goods while helping alleviate bottlenecks and ensuring accurate material flow.

Responsibilities include completing pre-shift checklists, maintaining the yard, and following all safety rules. No formal forklift experience is required, but licensing and basic math skills are expected.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Move material in process from one station to another as needed.
• Band, wrap, and/or pack finished goods; label material.
• Move finished goods from production area to inventory yard or warehouse.
• Assist production with bottlenecks and other material needs.
• Provide general preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Complete pre-shift startup equipment checklist and report issues.
• Maintain organized inventory yard (rough material and finished goods).
• Complete production records as required.
• Follow forklift rules and company policies.

Skills

Forklift driving experience

Basic math

Inventory techniques

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift Driver licensing process

Job description

## Forklift OperatorApply: Chandler, AZ: Full time: Posted Today: R22684**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 ageClick here to watch what a day in the life of a Forklift Operator looks like.