Forklift Operator 1

UFP Industries; Peru (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account (HSA)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Stock purchase program

Job summary

UFP Industries in Illinois seeks a Forklift Operator I to move material from inventory to production and back, ensuring accurate paperwork and alignment with the production schedule.

You will label and move goods, support bottlenecks, perform preventive maintenance, complete pre-shift checks, and participate in safety and continuous improvement programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9th grade basic education; HS diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Forklift driving experience preferred but not required.
• Basic math and inventory techniques knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Move material in process between stations and to inventory.
• Band, wrap, pack finished goods and label materials.
• Move finished goods to inventory yard or warehouse.
• Assist production with bottlenecks and material needs.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Complete pre-shift startup checklists and report issues.
• Keep material and finished goods inventory areas organized and clean.
• Maintain production records as required.
• Follow forklift rules and company policies.
• Participate in safety and CI programs and meetings.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Forklift driving

Basic math

Inventory techniques

Paperwork accuracy

Education

9th grade or equivalent

HS diploma or GED preferred

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

Hourly Pay

$17.00

pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living

Bonus Pay

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

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.