forklift Operator

UFP Industries•Rowesville, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The 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, and providing production departments with materials according to the production schedule. Key duties include moving materials between stations, banding, wrapping, packing, and labeling finished goods, and transporting them to inventory yards or warehouses. The operator also assists production with material needs, performs general preventive maintenance on equipment, completes pre-shift checklists, and ensures the inventory yard is organized and clean. Adherence to company forklift rules and policies, participation in safety and continuous improvement programs, and completing production records are also part of the role.

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