Forklift Operator I - Material Flow & Production (401k)

UFP Industries; White Pigeon (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation after 60 days

401k

Job summary

UFP Industries is seeking a Forklift Operator I to move material from inventory to production and back, ensuring accurate paperwork and production records.

You'll support production schedules by providing materials, maintaining inventory yards, and following safety and company policies. Valid fork-lift experience is preferred; 18+ years old and basic math skills are expected. This entry level role offers on-the-job training and opportunities to grow within the manufacturing team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Moves material in process from one station to another as needed.
• Bands, wraps and/or packs finished goods, and labels material.
• Moves finished goods from production area to finished goods inventory yard or warehouse.
• Assists production with bottlenecks and other material needs.
• Provides general preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Completes pre-shift startup equipment checklist and reports problems.
• Maintains rough material and finished goods inventory yard organized and clean.
• Completes production records as required.
• Follows forklift rules and company policies.
• Participates in safety, CI and other programs and meetings.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Forklift driving

Basic math

Inventory techniques

Forklift licensing

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, ensuring accurate paperwork and production records.

You'll support production schedules by providing materials, maintaining inventory yards, and following safety and company policies. Valid fork-lift experience is preferred; 18+ years old and basic math skills are expected. This entry level role offers on-the-job training and opportunities to grow within the manufacturing team.