Forklift Operator I: Health, 401(k) & PTO

UFP Industries; Thornton (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries is seeking a Forklift Operator I to move material from inventory to production and back, maintaining required paperwork and production records to support the production schedule.

Typical duties include moving material between stations, packing and labeling finished goods, stocking inventory, assisting with bottlenecks, performing preventive maintenance on equipment, and completing daily checklists and production records. The role emphasizes safety and adherence to company policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9th grade basic education, High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• 6-12 months of forklift operator 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

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

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic math

Inventory techniques

Education

9th grade basic education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

UFP Industries is seeking a Forklift Operator I to move material from inventory to production and back, maintaining required paperwork and production records to support the production schedule.

Typical duties include moving material between stations, packing and labeling finished goods, stocking inventory, assisting with bottlenecks, performing preventive maintenance on equipment, and completing daily checklists and production records. The role emphasizes safety and adherence to company policies.