Forklift Operator I

UFP Industries, Inc.; Cedar Hill (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a Forklift Operator I in Cedar Hill, TX to move material from inventory to production and back, ensuring accurate paperwork and timely material delivery according to the production schedule.

Responsibilities include supporting bottlenecks, packing and labeling goods, and maintaining clean, organized yards with proper records. Requires basic math, 18+ years of age, and forklift licensing process completion.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9th grade education; high school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Forklift driving experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Move material between inventory, production, and finished goods areas.
• Band, wrap, or pack finished goods and label materials.
• Assist production with bottlenecks and material needs.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance and pre-shift startup checks.
• Maintain organized inventory yards and production records as required.
• Follow forklift safety policies and company rules.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic math

Inventory knowledge

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED (preferred)

Forklift Driver licensing process

Job description

## Forklift Operator IApplylocations: Cedar Hill, TXtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R21757**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 ageClick here to watch what a day in the life of a Forklift Operator looks like.### *The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.*