Forklift Operator I (1st Shift)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a Forklift Operator I to move material between inventory and production and back again. You will ensure proper labeling, packaging, and记录ing of work in process as part of daily operations.

The role requires basic math skills, adherence to safety rules, and the ability to complete required forklift licensing. Candidates must be 18+ and ready to support production with various material needs in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 9th grade education or higher; GED accepted but not required.
• No minimum experience required, forklift driving experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of basic math and inventory techniques preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old; forklift licensing process to be completed.

Responsibilities

• Moves material within the facility from inventory to production and back as needed.
• Band s/wrap/packs finished goods and labels material.
• Move finished goods to inventory yard or warehouse.
• Assist production with bottlenecks and other material needs.
• Provide general preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Complete pre-shift startup equipment checklists and report issues.
• Maintain organized inventory yard for rough/materials and finished goods
• Complete production records as required
• Follow forklift rules and Company policies
• Participate in safety, CI and other programs and meetings
• Perform other duties as required

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic math

Inventory management

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

9th grade education

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.

Principal 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

First Shift Hours: 6:00AM - 2:30PM

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.