Join the UFP family, where victories are celebrated together! We have a proud history of sharing our profits with our dedicated team members. As a part of our production team, you'll work in a collaborative environment that allows you to see your work transform into a finished product every day.

Job Summary

Forklift Operator II is responsible for the loading and unloading of material on trucks and rail cars. Maintains correct paperwork and shipping and receiving records are required. Works under immediate supervision and relies on specific directions and instructions.

Outside loading trucks and order picker.

(Safety boots are required to start.)

What is in it for you?

* Starting wage is $20 an hour.

* UFP is a safe place to work. Over 100 days without an accident.

* Basic insurance starting less than $100 a month. Plus Plan insurance starting at $174.10 a month.

* Retention Program: 4 payments distributed over the first year, totaling $1,850.00, for safe employees.

* M-F 6:00am to 2:30 pm

* Room to grow and advance in the company.

* Opportunity to enroll, free of charge, to the UFP Business School.

* 401K contributions.

* Discounted Peak Health Club or VRTX Fitness memberships.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads trucks and rail cars
• Moves material and other products from storage to work areas and vice versa as required.
• Breaks packs to correct size and labels material before loading product on a truck or rail car
• Provides general preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Completes preshiftstartup equipment checklist and reports any problems or concerns.
• Maintains yard and ensures it is organized and clean.
• Completes paperwork as required.
• Empty trash and wood hoppers.
• 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 GED preferred but not required
• Prefers 6 months to 1 year of experience driving a forklift or operating similar equipment.
• Working knowledge of basic math and inventory techniques
• Successfully complete Forklift Driver licensing process
• Must be at least 18 years of age

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Universal Forest Products and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.