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UFP Industries, Inc.

Forklift Operator I

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A Forklift or Pallet Jack Operator operates forklift machinery used to lift heavy loads or pallets at a construction site, warehouse or factory.

$50,460 / year median in Washington

+10% projected growth

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Forklift Operator I UFP Industries, Inc. - 3.2 Yakima, WA Job Details Full-time $40,000 - $60,000 a year 23 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Life insurance Qualifications Records maintenance Maintaining an organized workspace Packing Inventory records Labeling Basic math Moving Routine inspections Pre-operation forklift safety checks Forklift Manual packaging High school diploma or GED Driving Warehouse cleanliness Warehouse operations Materials handling Preventive machine maintenance Production records Material handling equipment operation Single-use wrapping method Entry level Under 1 year Full 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. 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:
$40,000 - $60,000 annually dependent on experience• pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living Bonus/Incentive Pay (appropriate item below would be inserted 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, 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.