Forklift Operator II - Receiving

UFP Industries, Inc.; Woodburn (OR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a Forklift Operator II to load and unload trucks and rail cars, manage shipping and receiving records, and perform related tasks under supervision.

The role requires basic math, inventory handling, and adherence to safety policies. Candidates should be at least 18 and complete forklift licensing; GED or HS diploma preferred.

Qualifications

• 9th-grade education (GED or high school diploma preferred)
• 6 months to 1 year forklift driving or similar equipment experience
• Working knowledge of basic math and inventory techniques
• Must 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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

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 age

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.