Forklift Operator: Material Flow & Inventory

UFP Structural Packaging, LLC; Peru (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account with company

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

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs and challenges

Other supplemental benefits

Job summary

UFP Industries is seeking a Forklift Operator I to move materials between inventory and production, maintain records, and support production scheduling. You will load, unload, stock, and transfer materials as needed to keep production flowing.

The role requires a basic education level, no strict experience requirement, and offers benefits such as medical, dental, and a 401(k). A discretionary annual bonus may be provided depending on performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9th grade basic education; High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• No minimum experience required, forklift driving experience preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Working knowledge of basic math and inventory techniques preferred.
• Successfully complete Forklift Driver licensing process.

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.

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

UFP Industries is seeking a Forklift Operator I to move materials between inventory and production, maintain records, and support production scheduling. You will load, unload, stock, and transfer materials as needed to keep production flowing.

The role requires a basic education level, no strict experience requirement, and offers benefits such as medical, dental, and a 401(k). A discretionary annual bonus may be provided depending on performance.