Forklift Operator I

UFP Industries; Waseca (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account with companycon

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

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs and challenges

Other supplemental benefits

Job summary

UFP Industries is seeking a Forklift Operator I in Minnesota. The role moves materials from inventory to production and back, maintains records, and supports production with timely material flow.

Schedule is 12:45pm–11:15pm, Monday to Thursday, with a range of comprehensive benefits and opportunities for safety and process improvement participation. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• No minimum experience required, forklift driving experience preferred.
• Basic math and inventory techniques helpful for accuracy.
• Must be at least 18 years old and able to complete licensing.

Responsibilities

• Move material between inventory, production and finished goods
• Band, wrap, pack, label, and stage finished goods
• Maintain production records and supervise inventory yard
• Assist with bottlenecks and material needs for production
• Perform routine equipment checks and preventive maintenance
• Follow forklift safety rules and company policies
• Participate in safety, CI and other programs

Skills

Forklift driving

Basic math

Inventory techniques

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

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.

Schedule

12:45pm - 11:15pm Monday - Thursday

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

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Hourly/Salary Pay Range: $21/hour base + $2/hour shift differential dependent on experience*

• pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living

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.