Forklift Operator I (Retail) - 1st Shift

UFP Thornton, LLC; Thornton (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account with company</

Dental insurance

Vision 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 Thornton, LLC is seeking a Forklift Operator I to move material between inventory and production and maintain accurate paperwork. The role supports production schedules by supplying materials when needed and maintaining orderly inventory yards.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or GED (or equivalent), be at least 18, and complete forklift licensing. Experience is not required, but forklift driving experience and basic math skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9th grade education; HS diploma or GED preferred but not required
• Forklift driving experience preferred but not required
• Basic math and inventory techniques preferred
• Must complete Forklift Driver licensing process
• Must be at least 18 years old

Responsibilities

• Move material in process between stations as needed
• Band, wrap, pack, and label finished goods
• Move finished goods to inventory yard or warehouse
• Assist production with bottlenecks and material needs
• Provide general preventive maintenance on equipment
• Complete pre-shift startup equipment checklist and report issues
• Keep material and inventory yard organized and clean
• Maintain production records as required
• Follow forklift rules per company policy
• Participate in safety, CI and other programs and meetings
• Perform other duties as required

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic math

Inventory control

Safety compliance

Forklift licensing

Must be 18+

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

Forklift Operator I is responsible for the movement of material from inventory to production and back to inventory. Maintains correct paperwork and production records as required. Provides production departments with material from inventory according to production schedule.

Principle Duties and 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

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

Hourly/Salary Pay Range

Hourly/Salary Pay Range: $20.00 - $22.00 an hour dependent on experience* *pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living

Bonus/Incentive Pay

Incentive pay may be available for certain job roles and may include piece rate incentives, weekly production bonuses, trip rates, and employee referral bonuses. A discretionary annual bonus based on Company and business unit performance may also be provided.

Benefits currently offered to our employees

• Medical insurance
• Health savings account with company contribution
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Stock purchase program with employee discount
• Educational reimbursement
• Wellness programs and challenges
• Other supplemental benefits

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About UFP Industries

Wondering what the companies of UFP Industries are all about? We're successful. We've been around for more than 65 years, and we've been profitable every year since our founding. We work hard, and we know how to set and beat records. We're competitive. Our line of work is demanding, but you'll get back what you put in and have fun doing it. We're family. We care for each other and want to see each other succeed. We enjoy watching each other build great careers and take advantage of the many opportunities we have to advance. And that makes UFP Industries a great place to be. We work hard and smart. We learn and grow from each other, from experience, from trial and error, from success. We collaborate to maintain our competitive edge. And we do it all on a global scale.