Forklift Operator I

UFP Industries; New Waverly (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries in New Waverly, Texas, is seeking a Forklift Operator I for the SECOND SHIFT to move material from inventory to production and back, ensuring accurate paperwork and production records.

You will provide materials to production according to the schedule, keep the inventory yard organized, and support bottlenecks while adhering to safety policies and forklift guidelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9th grade basic education; high school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• No minimum experience required; forklift driving experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of basic math and inventory techniques preferred.
• Must successfully complete Forklift Driver licensing process.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Move material in process between stations as needed.
• Band, wrap, pack, and label finished goods.
• Move finished goods 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.
• Maintain organized inventory yard for rough materials and finished goods.
• Complete production records as required.
• Follow forklift rules and Company policy.
• Participate in safety, CI and other programs and meetings.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic math

Inventory techniques

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

9th grade education acceptable

Job description

Job Summary

Forklift Operator I is for our SECOND SHIFT and will be 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

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.