Shipping / Receiving Material Handler

UFP Industries; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

HSA

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k match

Paid vacation

Stock purchase

Education reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

UFP Industries is seeking a Forklift Operator I in Buffalo, NY to move materials between inventory and production, ensuring accurate paperwork and production records.

Responsibilities include unloading and staging materials, supporting bottlenecks, and maintaining a clean inventory yard. The role emphasizes safety, adherence to company policies, and participation in continuous improvement programs. Shift: M-F 7:00am–3:30pm; on-site environment with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9th grade education; high school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Forklift driving experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Moves material in process between stations.
• Bands, wraps, packs finished goods, and labels material.
• Moves finished goods to inventory yard or warehouse.
• Assists production with bottlenecks and material needs.
• Performs basic preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Completes pre-shift startup checklists and reports issues.
• Maintains organized inventory yard.
• Completes production records as required.
• Follows forklift rules and company policies.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic math

Inventory techniques

Forklift licensing

Education

High school diploma or GED

9th grade education

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.

SHIFT

M-F 7:00am - 3:30pm

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

Hourly Pay Range:

$21.00-$25.00 hourly- dependent on experience*

*pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living

Bonus/Incentive Pay

Incentive pay may be available for certain job roles and may include piece rate incentives, weekly production bonuses, and trip rate bonuses.

A discretionary annual bonus based on Company and business unit performance may also be provided.

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

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.