Forklift Operator 1 - First Shift

UFP Grandview, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account with company

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase program with employee

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs and challenges

Job summary

UFP Grandview, LLC is seeking a Forklift Operator I to move material from inventory to production and back, providing production departments with materials per the schedule. The role requires basic math and inventory awareness and adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities include transferring materials between stations, labeling and packing goods, maintaining records, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of forklift driver licensing process.
• No minimum experience required, forklift driving experience preferred.
• Basic math and inventory techniques preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Move material in process between stations as needed.
• Band, wrap, and label finished goods; move 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 problems.
• Maintain organized inventory yard for rough material and finished goods.
• Complete production records as required.
• Follow forklift rules and company policies.
• Participate in safety, CI and other programs and meetings.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Basic math

Safety compliance

Education

9th grade or higher

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Hours

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

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

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Hourly/Salary Pay Range: $21.00/hour

*pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living/experience

For hourly positions with incentive pay: Incentive pay may be available for certain job roles and may include piece rate incentives, weekly production bonuses, and trip rate 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

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.