Forklift Operator 1 - Day Shift

UFP Industries; Waseca (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Stock purchase program

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

UFP Industries in Minnesota is seeking a Forklift Operator I to move material between inventory and production and maintain accurate paperwork. The role supports production schedules and helps keep the material flow efficient.

The position runs 4:30 am to 12:30 pm, Monday through Friday, offering an hourly pay of $21 with comprehensive employee benefits and opportunities for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Forklift licensing must be completed.
• Basic math and inventory knowledge preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Move material between stations and processes.
• Band, wrap, 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 startup equipment checklist.
• Maintain organized rough and finished material yards.
• Complete production records as required.
• Follow forklift rules and company policies.
• Participate in safety and CI programs.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic math

Inventory techniques

Education

High school diploma or GED

9th grade education

Tools

Forklift driver 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.

Schedule

4:30 am - 12:30 pm Monday - Friday

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/Salary Pay Range:$21/hour base

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.