Forklift Operator

UFP Windsor, LLC; Windsor (CO); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account with company

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase program with employee

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs

Other supplemental benefits

Job summary

UFP Windsor, LLC is seeking a Forklift Operator I to move material between inventory, production, and finished goods. You will maintain records, assist with bottlenecks, and follow safety rules to keep daily operations running smoothly.

Hourly pay ranges from $18.00 to $20.00, with incentive pay potential and a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, paid vacation, Wellness programs, and more.

Qualifications

• High school education required or preferred.
• Forklift driving experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Move material in process from one station to another.
• Band, wrap and/or pack finished goods and label material.
• Move finished goods to inventory yard or warehouse.
• Assist production with bottlenecks and material needs.
• Provide preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Complete pre-shift equipment checklist and report problems.
• Maintain organized inventory yard.
• Complete production records as required.
• Follow forklift rules and Company policy.
• Participate in safety, CI and other programs.

Skills

Forklift driving

Basic math

Inventory techniques

Education

High school diploma or GED

9th grade basic education

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

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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: $18.00- $20.00 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.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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