Forklift Yard Leader

PalletOne, Inc; Livermore Falls (ME); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account with company</p

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase program with employee</

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs and challenges

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

UFP Industries is seeking a hands-on operations leader to oversee material handling, inventory control, and reporting. This role will supervise direct reports and collaborate with supervisors and upper management to maintain efficient production.

Responsibilities include directing workers, acting as Manager when needed, and ensuring accurate handling and documentation of goods, while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Leadership skills and the ability to direct others.
• Experience managing inventories and stock controls.
• Print reading ability and basic math for handling paperwork.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision while managing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead or act as Manager when the manager is off floor.
• Oversee material handling and inventory control practices.
• Ensure accurate paperwork matches received and shipped goods.
• Coordinate with inventory manager and upper management.
• Organize and plan shipments for unloading or transit.
• Perform cycle counts and report results to inventory manager.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Print reading

Problem solving

Verbal & written communication

Math basics

Tools

Lift equipment

Job description

Job Summary This role will have a complete understanding of all material handling, inventory control practices (first in - first out, proper stock rotation, etc.), and reporting procedures. They will operate with an extremely high level of professionalism while supervising direct reports and working in conjunction with their own supervisor and upper management.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to provide direction to others and represent themselves as a leader
• Operate as Manager when Manager is off floor or not in building
• Expert understanding of machinery stock needs for continued production.
• Active communication with employees and upper management
• Capable of accurately locating product.
• Must be able to organize, plan, provide tools and information to prepare shipments for unloading or transit
• Inspect inbound or outbound goods and confirm that paperwork matches actual and identify any discrepancies or damage with the inventory manager.
• Be able to work independently while managing multiple priorities at the same time
• Complete cycle counts upon request and provide results back to inventory manager.
• Must be responsible for specific tasks or roles as assigned.
• Operate all lift equipment safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• inventory management experience
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to follow direction and have basic math skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Print reading ability
• Must be able to problem solve
• Ability to clearly identify product with or without labeling
• Exceptional attention to detail and quality

Hourly Pay Range: $25.00 - $28.00 dollars an hour dependent on experience* *pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living

Benefits currently offered to our employees

• Medical insurance
• Health savings account with company contribution
• 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 discount
• Educational reimbursement
• Wellness programs and challenges
• Other supplemental benefits
• A discretionary annual bonus based on Company and business unit performance may also be provided.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Wondering what the companies of UFP Industries are all about? We're successful. We've been around for more than 65 years, and we've been profitable every year since our founding. We work hard, and we know how to set and beat records. We're competitive. Our line of work is demanding, but you'll get back what you put in and have fun doing it. We're family. We care for each other and want to see each other succeed. We enjoy watching each other build great careers and take advantage of the many opportunities we have to advance. And that makes UFP Industries a great place to be. We work hard and smart. We learn and grow from each other, from experience, from trial and error, from success. We collaborate to maintain our competitive edge. And we do it all on a global scale.