Forklift Operator- 1st Shift

UFP Industries; Union City (CA); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries in Union City, CA is seeking a Forklift Operator I to move material from inventory to production and back, ensuring accurate paperwork and records. The role runs on a 6am-4:30pm schedule and requires adherence to forklift safety policies and production timelines.

Responsibilities include moving materials between stations, packing and labeling finished goods, supporting production with bottlenecks, and maintaining organized inventory yards while completing necessary production

Qualifications

• Basic math and inventory techniques preferred.
• Forklift operation experience is preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Move material in process between stations as needed.
• Band, wrap, pack finished goods, and label material.
• Move finished goods 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.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic math

Inventory knowledge

Education

High school 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. The working hours are 6am- 4:30pm.

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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The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.