Forklift Operator

UFP Industries; Hillsboro (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries in Hillsboro, TX is seeking a Forklift Operator I to move materials from inventory to production and back, while ensuring accurate paperwork and records. You will deliver material according to the production schedule and help keep the inventory yard organized.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, wrapping and labeling goods, supporting production bottlenecks, and performing preventive maintenance per policy. Equal opportunity employer; on-site work only.

Qualifications

• Forklift driving experience preferred but not required.
• Basic math and inventory techniques are preferred.
• Must complete Forklift Driver licensing process.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Move material between inventory, production and finished goods.
• Maintain paperwork and production records.
• Provide material to production according to schedule.
• Band, wrap, pack and label finished goods as needed.
• Assist with bottlenecks and other material needs.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Complete pre-shift startup equipment checklists.
• Keep inventory yards organized and clean.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic math

Inventory management

Forklift licensing

18+ age

Education

High school diploma / 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.

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

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The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.