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. 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 Click here to watch what a day in the life of a Forklift Operator looks like. Hourly/Salary Pay Range: ($20.00 - $21.00 hour) dependent on experience pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living Bonus/Incentive Pay (only include one from the list below based on the job): 1. For sales positions: The percentage of incentive compensation that may be earned varies based on the customer account classification and is calculated based on collected gross profit. 2. For salaried bonus positions: Annual performance bonus opportunity based on Company and specific business unit ROI and PBOP achievement criteria and individual job responsibility and performance. 3. For hourly positions with incentive pay: Incentive pay may be available for certain job roles and may include piece rate incentives, weekly production bonuses, trip rates, and employee referral 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. Please watch our welcome video below to learn more about UFP Industries! Click Here to Review Truck Driver Postings 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.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees