Forklift Operator- 2nd Shift (3pm- 11:30pm)

UFP Industries, Inc; Union City (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. seeks a Forklift Operator I to move material between inventory and production, maintain accurate paperwork, and supply production with materials according to the schedule. Working hours are 3pm-11:30pm.

Duties include moving in-process material, packing and labeling finished goods, assisting with bottlenecks, performing basic preventive maintenance, and completing pre-shift checklists. Minimum education is 9th grade; forklift licensing and basic math skills are required or

Qualifications

• Minimum 9th grade basic education; HS diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• No minimum experience required; forklift driving experience 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

• Move material in process from one station to another as needed.
• Band, wrap and label finished goods; label material.
• Move finished goods to inventory yard or warehouse.
• Assist production with bottlenecks and other material needs.
• Provide general preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Complete pre-shift startup equipment checklist and report problems.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift licensing

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 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

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The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.