Forklift Operator I — Material Movement & Benefits ($20-$22/hr)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account with company co

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase program with employee?

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs and challenges

Other supplemental benefits

Job summary

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

You will support production with material needs, label and package goods, and help keep the inventory yard organized. Safety, process improvements and routine maintenance of equipment are also part of the role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9th grade basic education; high school diploma or GED preferred but not required
• A minimum of 6 to 12 months of forklift driving experience is preferred
• Working knowledge of basic math and inventory techniques preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Responsibilities

• Moves material in process from one station to another
• 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 experience

Basic math

Inventory techniques

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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

You will support production with material needs, label and package goods, and help keep the inventory yard organized. Safety, process improvements and routine maintenance of equipment are also part of the role.