Forklift Operator I: Material Flow & Inventory

UFP Industries, Inc; Adairsville (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a Forklift Operator I to move material between inventory and production, while maintaining accurate paperwork and production records.

You will stage and label material, assist with bottlenecks, perform pre-shift checks, and keep yards clean. The role requires basic education and forklift licensing; on-the-job training is provided. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9th grade education; HS diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Forklift driving experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge of basic math and inventory techniques preferred.
• Must complete forklift driver licensing process.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Move 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

Forklift licensing

Basic math

Inventory techniques

Age 18+

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a Forklift Operator I to move material between inventory and production, while maintaining accurate paperwork and production records.

You will stage and label material, assist with bottlenecks, perform pre-shift checks, and keep yards clean. The role requires basic education and forklift licensing; on-the-job training is provided. Equal opportunity employer.