Forklift Operator

UFP Industries, Inc; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. in Morristown, TN is hiring a Forklift Operator I to move material between inventory and production according to the schedule. You will maintain records and ensure materials are available for production.

The role requires basic education, no minimum experience, and forklift licensing is required; safety and accuracy are emphasized in daily tasks and pre-shift checklists.

Qualifications

• No minimum experience required; forklift driving experience preferred.
• Basic math skills and inventory knowledge helpful.
• Must complete Forklift Driver licensing process.
• At least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift licensing

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

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.