Forklift Operator II: Material Flow & Shipping Specialist

UFP Industries, Inc.; Selma, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. in Selma, AL is seeking a Forklift Operator II to load and unload material on trucks and rail cars, and to maintain required paperwork and records under supervision.

Responsibilities include moving material between storage and work areas, breaking packs, labeling, performing preshift checks, and keeping the yard organized. The role emphasizes safety and adherence to company policies.

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 age.

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 preshift startup 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.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic math

Inventory techniques

Forklift licensing

Education

Minimum 9th-grade basic education

High school diploma GED preferred but not required

Job description

UFP Industries, Inc. in Selma, AL is seeking a Forklift Operator II to load and unload material on trucks and rail cars, and to maintain required paperwork and records under supervision.

Responsibilities include moving material between storage and work areas, breaking packs, labeling, performing preshift checks, and keeping the yard organized. The role emphasizes safety and adherence to company policies.