Material Handler / Forklift Operator

UFP Industries, Inc; Jeffersonville (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc is seeking staff to maintain warehouse cleanliness and properly arrange stock. Responsibilities include counting inventory, ensuring correct labeling, locating and picking materials from lists, and moving items by hand or with pallet jacks.

No forklift use is required; attention to safety and proper documentation is essential. The role involves manual handling of products, basic assembly tasks, and recording transactions in line with company guidelines.

Qualifications

• Entry level, no experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders.
• Must have knowledge of custom store fixture industry and receiving.
• Ability to clearly identify product from package labels.

Responsibilities

• Count and record quantities to ensure proper inventory transactions.
• Identify materials moved to match descriptions on documentation.
• Follow labeling disciplines and keep product numbers up to date.
• Ensure bulk materials are boxed, taped, wrapped, packed securely for safe transport.
• Locate, identify, label and pick required materials from printed pick lists.
• Pick and pull daily orders without forklift assistance.
• Document inbound/outbound load conditions with a camera when needed.
• Use basic hand tools for crates and simple assembly tasks.
• Read and understand the Pick lists.

Skills

Inventory counting

Read work orders

Material handling

Labeling

Basic hand tools

Education

High school diploma preferred

Tools

Pallet jack

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for warehouse cleanliness and proper arrangement of warehouse. Individuals are in charge of making sure warehouse is autocleaning production is maintained properly in the racks. Load, unload and move product and materials by hand, on carts, pallets, skid and pallet jacks following company Safety guidelines and best practices.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Accurately count and record quantities so proper inventory transactions can be made.
• Identify those materials moved match descriptions on associated documentation.
• Ensure that proper labelling disciplines are followed, and product numbers are up to date.
• Ensure that bulk packed materials are properly boxed, taped, wrapped, packed, banded, shrink wrapped or otherwise to ensure safe transportation without incurring damage.
• Locate, identify, label and pick required materials as identified on printed pick lists.
• Picking and pulling of daily orders without the use of a forklift.
• Use of a camera to document both inbound and outbound load conditions and quality issues.
• Ability to use basic hand tools for opening or closing crates and completing basic assembly tasks.
• Be able to read and understand written Pick lists, etc.

Qualifications

• Entry level, no experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders.
• Must have knowledge of custom store fixture industry and receiving.
• Ability to clearly identify product from package labels.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.