Forklift Operator I - Health Benefits & Growth Path

UFP Site Built, LLC; City of Auburn (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account with company

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase program

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs

Other supplemental benefits

Job summary

UFP Industries in Auburn, NY is seeking a Forklift Operator I to move materials from inventory to production and back, ensuring accurate paperwork and production records. You will support production with material needs and maintain organized inventory yards, while following company policies and safety programs.

The role requires basic education, 18+ age, and forklift licensing; prior driving experience is a plus.

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

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 driving

Basic math

Inventory techniques

Licensing prerequisite

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

UFP Industries in Auburn, NY is seeking a Forklift Operator I to move materials from inventory to production and back, ensuring accurate paperwork and production records. You will support production with material needs and maintain organized inventory yards, while following company policies and safety programs.

The role requires basic education, 18+ age, and forklift licensing; prior driving experience is a plus.