What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator I position at UFP Industries, Inc.?
General 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. Works under immediate supervision; relies on specific direction and instructions.
Principal Duties/Responsibilities
Requirements
Knowledge
Skills and abilities
Conduct
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. Works under immediate supervision; relies on specific direction and instructions.
Principal Duties/Responsibilities
- Provides production departments with material from inventory according to production schedule
- 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 bottle necks 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
Requirements
Knowledge
- Minimum 9th grade basic education; High school diploma/GED preferred but not required
- No minimum experience is required; however, forklift driving experienced is preferred
- Working knowledge of basic math and inventory techniques
- Successfully complete Forklift Driver licensing process
- Must be at least 18 years of age
Skills and abilities
- Ability to work in a safe manner
- Ability to recognize size/grade/quality of material
- Demonstrates ability to follow specific instructions and directions
- Demonstrate ability to stack material properly
- Ability to pay attention to surroundings
- Ability to identify safety issues in their work area, and notice equipment malfunctions
- Ability to understand basic verbal and written instructions in English; ability read and write basic English
- Ability to frequently get on and off a forklift, to withstand operations in rough surfaces, to work in a wide range of weather condition, and operate a forklift for extended periods of time
- Demonstrate eye-hand coordination
- Ability to work under immediate supervision
- Ability to pass a drug test
- Ability to work hours mandated by management
Conduct
- Safety conscious
- Team player and goal oriented
- Leads by example and positive attitude
- Participates in Safety and CI programs
- Punctual and reliable
- Looks for ways to improve productivity and department results
Recommended Skills
- English
- Forklift Truck
- Leadership
- Mathematics
- Positive Attitude
- Preventive Maintenance
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