Forklift Operator

UFP Site Built; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Site Built in Temple, TX is looking for a Forklift Operator I to move material between inventory and production, maintain accurate production records, and supply departments with materials per the schedule.

You will perform pre-shift equipment checks, keep the yard organized, support production during bottlenecks, and follow all forklift safety rules. Candidates must be at least 18, have basic math skills, and successfully complete forklift licensing.

Qualifications

• No minimum experience required; forklift driving experience is preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old and have basic math skills.
• Forklift driver licensing process must be completed successfully.

Responsibilities

• Move material in process from one station to another as needed.
• Band, wrap, and/or pack finished goods and label material.
• Move finished goods from production area 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 problems.
• Maintain organized and clean rough material and finished goods yard.
• Complete production records as required.
• Follow forklift rules and company policies.
• Participate in safety, CI and other programs and meetings.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED (preferred)

Job description

## Forklift OperatorApplylocations: Temple, TXtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: R21915**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.