Forklift Operator 1 - First Shift

UFP Industries; Waseca (MN); 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

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase program with employee?e

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs and challenges

Other supplemental benefits

Job summary

UFP Industries is seeking a Forklift Operator I in Minnesota to move material between inventory and production, maintain accurate records, and support production scheduling.

Responsibilities include stacking, labeling, and preparing goods for shipment while adhering to safety rules and company policies. The role requires basic math skills and a valid forklift licensing process. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school level education required or equivalent; GED or diploma preferred but not required.
• Forklift driving experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• Basic math and inventory techniques knowledge is preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old and able to complete forklift licensing.

Responsibilities

• Move material from inventory to production and back.
• Band, wrap, and label finished goods.
• Move finished goods to inventory yard or warehouse.
• Assist production with bottlenecks and material needs.
• Perform general preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Complete pre-shift startup equipment checklist and report issues.
• Keep inventory yard organized and clean.
• Complete production records as required.
• Follow forklift safety rules and company policies.
• Participate in safety, CI and other programs.

Skills

Forklift driving experience

Basic math

Inventory techniques

Forklift licensing process

Education

9th-grade education 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.

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

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.