Forklift Operator I

UFP Industries, Inc; City of Auburn (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase program

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a Forklift Operator I to move material between inventory, production, and shipping areas, while maintaining accurate paperwork and production records.

The role involves loading, labeling, and supporting bottlenecks, with routine preventive maintenance and safety compliance. The company offers comprehensive benefits including medical, HSA with company contribution, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid vacation, stock program, and education reimbursement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Forklift license or licensing process required.
• Basic math and inventory knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Move material between inventory, production and finished goods.
• Band, wrap, label, and pack finished goods.
• Move finished goods from production to inventory yard or warehouse.
• Assist production with bottlenecks and material needs.
• Complete production records and follow safety rules.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety-conscious

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or 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

Hourly/Salary Pay Range: Start $16-50 dependent on experience*

*pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living Bonus/Incentive Pay

A discretionary annual bonus based on Company and business unit performance may also be provided. Benefits currently offered to our employees:

• * Medical insurance
• * Health savings account with company contribution
• * Dental insurance
• * Vision insurance
• * Basic and voluntary life insurance
• * Disability insurance
• * 401(k) plan with company match
• * Paid vacation and holidays
• * Stock purchase program with employee discount
• * Educational reimbursement
• * Wellness programs and challenges
• * Other supplemental benefits

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.