Forklift Operator- 2nd Shift

UFP Industries, Inc.; Union City, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a Forklift Operator I to move material between inventory and production, maintain accurate paperwork and records, and supply the production schedule with the correct materials.

The shift is 3pm to 11:30pm. Applicants must be at least 18 and have forklift licensing; basic math and inventory knowledge are preferred. The company highlights equal opportunity, safety, teamwork, and opportunities to advance as you help keep the yard and production flows organized.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9th grade education; HS diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• No minimum experience required; forklift driving experience preferred.
• Basic math and inventory techniques knowledge preferred.
• Forklift driver licensing process completed.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Move material between inventory, production, and finished goods.
• Band, wrap, label, and pack finished goods; maintain paperwork.
• Support production bottlenecks and material needs.
• Perform routine equipment checks and preventive maintenance.
• Keep inventory yard organized and clean.
• Complete production records and follow safety policies.
• Participate in safety, CI, and other programs.

Skills

Forklift driving

Basic math

Inventory techniques

Education

Minimum education: 9th grade or GED

HS diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Forklift licensing

Job description

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 3pm- 11:30pm.

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

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.