Forklift Operator I

UFP Industries•Butner, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Forklift Operator I is responsible for the movement of material from inventory to production and back to inventory. This role involves maintaining correct paperwork and production records as required. The operator provides production departments with material from inventory according to the production schedule and assists with bottlenecks and other material needs. Key duties also include banding, wrapping, packing, and labeling finished goods, as well as moving them to the inventory yard or warehouse. The position requires performing general preventive maintenance on equipment, completing pre-shift startup checklists, and ensuring the rough material and finished goods inventory yard is organized and clean. Adherence to company forklift rules and policies, and participation in safety, CI, and other programs and meetings are also expected. The company, UFP Industries, has been profitable for over 65 years, emphasizes a competitive and family-like culture, and offers opportunities for career advancement and global collaboration.

Requirements

Minimum 9th grade basic education
Successfully complete Forklift Driver licensing process
Must be at least 18 years of age

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred
Forklift driving experience is preferred
Working knowledge of basic math and inventory techniques preferred

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