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UFP Industries, Inc.
Forklift Operator I
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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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
Job Description
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.