Forklift Operator (2nd Shift)

UFP Industries, Inc; Grandview (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. in Grandview, Texas is seeking a Forklift Operator I to move material between inventory and production and to maintain accurate paperwork and production records according to the schedule.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, moving finished goods to the inventory yard, supporting production by addressing bottlenecks, and performing routine equipment checks while adhering to safety policies and company guidelines.

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

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

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic math

Inventory techniques

Forklift licensing

Age 18+

Education

High school diploma

GED

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.

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

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.