Forklift Yard Leader

UFP Industries, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account with company

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance (basic and voluntary)

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase program

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. in Livermore Falls, ME is seeking a Forklift Yard Leader to oversee material handling, inventory control, and reporting while supervising a team and coordinating with upper management.

You will ensure accurate cycle counts, organize shipments, and resolve discrepancies; strong leadership, inventory experience, math skills, and clear communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory management and cycle counts.
• Strong leadership and team direction capabilities.
• Good numeracy and basic math skills for stock control.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to read prints and labels accurately.
• Strong problem solving and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction to others and lead when Manager is off floor.
• Operate as Manager in their absence and supervise direct reports.
• Ensure proper stock rotation and FIFO inventory practices.
• Inspect inbound/outbound goods and verify paperwork against inventory.
• Organize shipments for unloading or transit and prepare tools.
• Perform cycle counts and report results to inventory manager.
• Operate lift equipment safely and efficiently.

Skills

Inventory management experience

Leadership

Basic math skills

Verbal and written communication

Print reading ability

Problem solving

Product labeling identification

Job description

## Forklift Yard LeaderApply: Livermore Falls, ME: Full time: Posted Today: R22582**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.