Forklift Operator I

UFP Industries, Inc.; Flower Mound (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. in Flower Mound, TX is seeking a Forklift Operator I to move material between inventory and production according to schedule.

You will maintain paperwork and production records, and provide materials to production as needed. Responsibilities include moving material between stations, packing/wrapping/labeling finished goods, maintaining yard organization, and supporting safety and process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Forklift operation knowledge and safety awareness.
• Basic math and inventory techniques.
• Forklift driver licensing process to be completed.

Responsibilities

• Move material in process between stations as scheduled.
• Band, wrap, and label finished goods; move to inventory yard or warehouse.
• Assist production with bottlenecks and material needs.
• Provide general preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Complete pre-shift startup equipment checklist and report issues.
• Keep inventory yard organized and clean; maintain records.

Skills

Forklift operation

Math basics

Inventory basics

Safety compliance

Age 18+

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Forklift Operator I page is loaded## Forklift Operator Ilocations: Flower Mound, TX (Lakeside Parkway)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R23376**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 to watch what a day in the life of a Forklift Operator looks like.###*The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***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.