Forklift Operator I: Material Flow & Production Support

UFP Protective Packaging, LLC; Flower Mound (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries in Flower Mound, TX, is seeking a Forklift Operator I to move raw corrugated materials from inventory to the production line and support safe, efficient loading operations.

The role requires forklift experience, adherence to safety policies, basic math ability, and the skill to read and follow job tickets. You will also prepare units for feeding and help maintain a tidy, safe work area on the production floor.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience is required.
• Experience in corrugated industry and moving floor-loaded materials is preferred.
• Working knowledge of basic math and reading instructions on tickets.
• Must complete forklift certification and follow safety policies.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Education: 9th grade basic education or higher; HS diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates forklift safely and follows company rules.
• Completes pre-shift startup equipment checklist and reports issues.
• Organizes raw materials and finished goods for loading onto trucks.
• Performs visual checks of finished goods and flags non-conformities.
• Reads job tickets and locates units for each order.
• Loads production line with correct sheets for the running order.
• Keeps loads squared and neat for robotic feeder feeding.
• Maintains clean production area and disposes straps/trash properly.
• Assists with end-of-shift cleanup and machine jams during production.
• Performs other duties as required, including restacking and reglueing.

Skills

Forklift driving

Corrugated industry

Basic math

Read job tickets

Forklift certification

Education

Basic education (9th grade) or higher

Job description

UFP Industries in Flower Mound, TX, is seeking a Forklift Operator I to move raw corrugated materials from inventory to the production line and support safe, efficient loading operations.

The role requires forklift experience, adherence to safety policies, basic math ability, and the skill to read and follow job tickets. You will also prepare units for feeding and help maintain a tidy, safe work area on the production floor.