Forklift Operator II

UFP Industries, Inc.; Schertz (TX); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a Forklift Operator II in Schertz, TX. The role loads and unloads material from trucks and rail cars, maintains records, and follows company policies.

The position requires attention to paperwork, safety, and basic forklift operations under supervision. The candidate should have 6 months to 1 year forklift experience or related equipment operation, basic math skills, and a willingness to follow directions.

Qualifications

• Basic math required.
• Understanding of inventory techniques preferred.
• Forklift licensing may be required.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads trucks and rail cars.
• Moves material between storage and work areas.
• Breaks packs to correct size and labels material before loading.
• Maintains yard, keeps area organized and clean.
• Completes required paperwork and safety checks.

Skills

Basic math

Inventory techniques

Education

High school diploma or GED

9th-grade basic education

Job description

Forklift Operator II page is loaded## Forklift Operator IIlocations: Schertz, TXtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R22580**Job Summary**Forklift Operator II is responsible for the loading and unloading of material on trucks and rail cars. Maintains correct paperwork and shipping and receiving records are required. Works under immediate supervision and relies on specific directions and instructions.**Principle Duties and Responsibilities*** Loads and unloads trucks and rail cars* Moves material and other products from storage to work areas and vice versa as required.* Breaks packs to correct size and labels material before loading product on a truck or rail car* Provides general preventive maintenance on equipment.* Completes preshiftstartup equipment checklist and reports any problems or concerns.* Maintains yard and ensures it is organized and clean.* Completes paperwork as required.* Empty trash and wood hoppers.* 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 GED preferred but not required* Prefers 6 months to 1 year of experience driving a forklift or operating similar equipment.* Working knowledge of basic math and inventory techniques preferred* Successfully complete Forklift Driver licensing process* Must be at least 18 years of ageClick to watch what a day in the life of a Forklift Operator looks like.###*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.