Forklift Operator/Packager

UFP Industries, Inc; Woodburn (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. in Oregon is seeking a Forklift Operator I to move material from inventory to production and back, while maintaining accurate paperwork and production records.

You will support production with material needs, wrap and label goods, help keep the inventory yard organized, complete pre-shift checklists, and follow forklift safety rules and company policies; a basic math level and forklift licensing are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9th grade basic education; higher education not required.
• No minimum experience required, forklift driving experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of basic math and inventory techniques preferred.
• Must complete Forklift Driver licensing process.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Move material in process from one station to another as needed.
• Band, wrap and label finished goods, and label material.
• Move finished goods from production area to finished goods inventory yard or warehouse.
• Assist production with bottlenecks and material needs.
• Provide general preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Complete pre-shift startup equipment checklist and report problems.
• Maintain organized rough material and finished goods inventory yard.
• Complete production records as required.
• Follow forklift rules and policies as described by Company policy.
• Participate in safety, CI and other programs and meetings.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Basic math

Forklift operation knowledge

Education

Minimum 9th grade basic education

High school diploma or GED preferred but not required

Job description

Job Summary

Forklift Operator I is responsible for the movement of material from inventory to production and back to inventory. Maintains correct paperwork and production records as required. Provides production departments with material from inventory according to production schedule.

Principle Duties and 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

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

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.