Forklift Operator I

UFP Protective Packaging, LLC; Flower Mound (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries in Flower Mound, TX, is seeking a Forklift Operator I to move raw corrugated materials from inventory to the production line and support safe, efficient loading operations.

The role requires forklift experience, adherence to safety policies, basic math ability, and the skill to read and follow job tickets. You will also prepare units for feeding and help maintain a tidy, safe work area on the production floor.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience is required.
• Experience in corrugated industry and moving floor-loaded materials is preferred.
• Working knowledge of basic math and reading instructions on tickets.
• Must complete forklift certification and follow safety policies.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Education: 9th grade basic education or higher; HS diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates forklift safely and follows company rules.
• Completes pre-shift startup equipment checklist and reports issues.
• Organizes raw materials and finished goods for loading onto trucks.
• Performs visual checks of finished goods and flags non-conformities.
• Reads job tickets and locates units for each order.
• Loads production line with correct sheets for the running order.
• Keeps loads squared and neat for robotic feeder feeding.
• Maintains clean production area and disposes straps/trash properly.
• Assists with end-of-shift cleanup and machine jams during production.
• Performs other duties as required, including restacking and reglueing.

Skills

Forklift driving

Corrugated industry

Basic math

Read job tickets

Forklift certification

Education

Basic education (9th grade) or higher

Job description

Job Summary Forklift Operator I is responsible for the movement of raw, floor loaded corrugated materials/sheets from inventory to the production line.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates forklift safely and follows the forklift rules and policies established by the company
• Completes pre-shift startup equipment checklist and reports any problems or concerns to a supervisor
• Ensure raw materials and finished goods are organized and stacked safely prior to converting and loading onto trucks for delivery
• Performs visual checks of finished goods; if product looks non-conforming, required to bring it to the attention of a supervisor
• Accurately reads job tickets and knows where the units for each order are located
• Cuts the straps and preps the units for the robotic feeder
• Loads the production line with correct sheets for the order that is running
• Ensures that loads/units are squared and neat so they can be fed seamlessly by the robotic feeder
• Keeps all strapping, scrap, and trash clear of conveyor lines and floor area
• Properly discard straps and trash in appropriate bins
• Assists the operator and first pressman in keeping the production area clean and monitoring the robotic feeder
• Assists the operator and first pressman with end-of-shift clean up, machine jam ups, and other issues during production
• Performs other duties as required, including but not limited to restacking raw material, regluing boxes, and preventative cleaning.

Qualifications

• Forklift driving experience is required
• Prior experience in the corrugated industry and moving floor loaded materials is preferred
• Working knowledge of basic math
• Able to read and follow instructions on job tickets
• Successfully complete the Company’s forklift certification program and follow safety policies
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Minimum 9th grade basic education, high school diploma or GED preferred but not required

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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