Outside Forklift Operator

UFP Industries; Prairie du Chien (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries is seeking a Forklift Operator to safely move materials, support production, and maintain accurate records in Prairie du Chien, WI. This role involves loading and unloading shipments, organizing inventory yards, and assisting with production scheduling while following all safety procedures.

The position supports continuous improvement efforts and participates in related programs. Candidates should be comfortable operating forklifts, performing basic maintenance, and completing

Responsibilities

• Moves material in process from one station to another as needed.
• Bands, wraps, packs, and labels finished goods.
• Loads trucks with decking materials and other finished products, ensuring loads are accurate, secure, and comply with safety and shipping requirements.
• Unloads incoming materials and verifies shipments when required.
• Moves finished goods from production areas to finished goods inventory yards or warehouses.
• Assists production departments with bottlenecks and material needs.
• Provides production lines with materials according to the production schedule.
• Performs general preventive maintenance on forklifts and related equipment.
• Completes pre-shift equipment inspection checklists and reports any problems or concerns.
• Maintains raw material and finished goods inventory yards in a clean and organized manner.
• Completes production, inventory, and shipping records as required.
• Follows all forklift operation rules, safety procedures, and company policies.
• Participates in safety, continuous improvement (CI), and other company programs and meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

The Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe movement of materials into and out of inventory, supporting production operations, maintaining accurate records, and loading trucks with decking materials and other finished goods for customer shipment. This position ensures materials are available for production, inventory is maintained accurately, and all material handling activities are performed safely and efficiently.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Moves material in process from one station to another as needed.
• Bands, wraps, packs, and labels finished goods.
• Loads trucks with decking materials and other finished products, ensuring loads are accurate, secure, and comply with safety and shipping requirements.
• Unloads incoming materials and verifies shipments when required.
• Moves finished goods from production areas to finished goods inventory yards or warehouses.
• Assists production departments with bottlenecks and material needs.
• Provides production lines with materials according to the production schedule.
• Performs general preventive maintenance on forklifts and related equipment.
• Completes pre-shift equipment inspection checklists and reports any problems or concerns.
• Maintains raw material and finished goods inventory yards in a clean and organized manner.
• Completes production, inventory, and shipping records as required.
• Follows all forklift operation rules, safety procedures, and company policies.
• Participates in safety, continuous improvement (CI), and other company programs and meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.