Forklift Operator: Material Flow & Production Support

UFP Industries, Inc.; Peru, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase program

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

UFP Industries is seeking a Forklift Operator I to support material flow between inventory and production. You will move material, maintain paperwork, and provide production with required material per schedule.

Responsibilities include moving in-process material, labeling, packing finished goods, performing basic maintenance, and keeping records up to date. Emphasis on safety and adherence to company policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9th grade basic education, High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• No minimum experience is required, however, forklift driving 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.

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.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic math

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift Driver licensing

Job description

UFP Industries is seeking a Forklift Operator I to support material flow between inventory and production. You will move material, maintain paperwork, and provide production with required material per schedule.

Responsibilities include moving in-process material, labeling, packing finished goods, performing basic maintenance, and keeping records up to date. Emphasis on safety and adherence to company policies.