Forklift Operator: Material Flow & Production Support

UFP Industries; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries in Salisbury, NC is seeking a Forklift Operator I responsible for moving material from inventory to production and back, ensuring accurate paperwork and production records. The role supports production by transporting materials between stations, labeling and packing finished goods, and helping resolve bottlenecks while maintaining a clean, organized yard.

Candidates should have at least a 9th grade education, be 18+, and complete forklift licensing; prior forklift experience is a

Qualifications

• 9th grade basic education; high school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Forklift driving experience is preferred but not required.
• Basic math and inventory techniques preferred.
• Must successfully complete Forklift Driver licensing process.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Moves material in process from one station to another.
• 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

Basic math

Inventory techniques

Education

High school diploma or GED

Forklift Driver licensing process

Tools

Forklift machinery

Job description

UFP Industries in Salisbury, NC is seeking a Forklift Operator I responsible for moving material from inventory to production and back, ensuring accurate paperwork and production records. The role supports production by transporting materials between stations, labeling and packing finished goods, and helping resolve bottlenecks while maintaining a clean, organized yard.

Candidates should have at least a 9th grade education, be 18+, and complete forklift licensing; prior forklift experience is a