Forklift Operator

UFP Industries; Lone (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries is seeking a Forklift Operator I to move material between inventory and production according to schedule. You will support production by supplying materials and maintaining accurate records while keeping the workspace organized.

Qualified candidates may have basic math skills, inventory technique knowledge, and forklift licensing. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, and licensing completion is required to operate the forklift safely.

Qualifications

• Requires forklift licensing process completion.
• No minimum experience required, forklift driving experience preferred.
• Basic math and inventory techniques are a plus.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Move material between inventory and production as scheduled.
• Band, wrap, label, and pack finished goods.
• Move finished goods to inventory yard or warehouse.
• Assist production with bottlenecks and material needs.
• Provide general preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Complete pre-shift startup equipment checklist.
• Maintain organized inventory yard and production records.
• Follow forklift rules and company policies.
• Participate in safety and CI programs.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Basic math

Inventory techniques

Forklift operation

Age 18+

Education

9th grade 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 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.