Forklift Operator I (Retail) - 2nd 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

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase program with employee?

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs

Other supplemental benefits

Job summary

UFP Thornton, LLC is seeking a Forklift Operator I to move material between inventory and production, ensure accurate paperwork, and support production schedules.

The role requires basic math, 6–12 months forklift experience, and completion of forklift licensing. Must be 18+ with reliable safety practices and willingness to follow company policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9th grade basic education; HS diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• 6–12 months forklift operator experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of basic math and inventory techniques preferred.
• Successfully complete Forklift Driver licensing process.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Move material from inventory to production and back to inventory.
• Band, wrap and/or pack finished goods and label material.
• Move finished goods from production to finished goods 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 problems or concerns.
• Maintain rough material and finished goods inventory yard organized and clean.
• Follow forklift rules and company policies.
• Participate in safety, CI and other programs and meetings.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Basic math

Inventory techniques

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or GED (preferred)

Tools

Forklift Driver licensing

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 6-12 months of forklift operator 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

Compensation & Benefit Information

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.

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.