Forklift Operator

UFP Windsor, LLC; Windsor (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health Savings Account

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase program

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs

Other supplemental benefits

Job summary

UFP Windsor, LLC is seeking a Forklift Operator I to move material between inventory and production, maintain paperwork, and support production schedules. The role emphasizes safety and efficient material flow throughout the shift.

Responsibilities include loading, labeling, and transporting goods, performing pre-shift checks, and maintaining inventory yard organization. Eligible candidates must be 18+, with forklift licensing completed or in process, and may benefit from prior forklift

Qualifications

• Minimum 9th grade basic education; HS diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Forklift driving experience preferred but not required.
• Working knowledge of basic math and inventory techniques preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Forklift Driver licensing process must be completed.

Responsibilities

• Move material between stations according to production schedule.
• Band, wrap and/or pack finished goods; label material.
• 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 and report issues.
• Keep rough material and finished goods yard organized and clean.
• Complete production records as required.
• Follow forklift rules and Company policy.
• Participate in safety, CI, and other programs and meetings.

Skills

Forklift driving

Basic math

Inventory techniques

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.

Principal 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.

Compensation & Benefit Information:

• Hourly Pay Range: $19+ per hour dependent on experience*
• *pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living
• Bonus/Incentive Pay: Incentive pay may be available for certain job roles and may include piece rate incentives, weekly production bonuses, trip rates, and employee referral bonuses. A discretionary annual bonus based on Company and business unit performance may also be provided.

Benefits currently offered to our employees:

• Medical insurance
• Health savings account with company contribution
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Stock purchase program with employee discount
• Educational reimbursement
• Wellness programs and challenges
• Other supplemental benefits

"This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days, or we will continue to accept applications until a qualified candidate has been selected."\

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About UFP Industries

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