Forklift Operator 1 - Day Shift

PalletOne, Inc; Waseca (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account with companycon

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase program with employee ?

Job summary

UFP Industries seeks a Forklift Operator I to move material between inventory and production, maintain records, and support production with timely material handling. Shifts run 4:30 am to 12:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

The role emphasizes adherence to forklift safety, accurate documentation, and collaboration across departments to keep production flowing smoothly.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9th grade education; HS diploma/GED preferred but not required.
• Forklift driving experience preferred but not required.
• Basic math and inventory techniques preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Successfully complete Forklift Driver licensing process.

Responsibilities

• Move material in process from one station to another.
• Bands, wraps and/or packs finished goods, and labels material.
• Move finished goods from production area to finished goods inventory yard or warehouse.
• Assist production with bottlenecks and other material needs.
• Provide general preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Complete pre-shift startup equipment checklist and report problems.
• Keep rough material and finished goods inventory yard organized and clean.
• Complete production records as required.
• Follow forklift rules and policies as described by company policy.
• Participate in safety, CI and other programs and meetings.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Forklift driving experience

Basic math

Inventory techniques

Forklift licensing process

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. 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 *pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living

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.

Please watch our welcome video below to learn more about UFP Industries!

Wondering what the companies of UFP Industries are all about? We're successful. We've been around for more than 65 years, and we've been profitable every year since our founding. We work hard, and we know how to set and beat records. We're competitive. Our line of work is demanding, but you'll get back what you put in and have fun doing it. We're family. We care for each other and want to see each other succeed. We enjoy watching each other build great careers and take advantage of the many opportunities we have to advance. And that makes UFP Industries a great place to be. We work hard and smart. We learn and grow from each other, from experience, from trial and error, from success. We collaborate to maintain our competitive edge. And we do it all on a global scale.