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1st Shift Forklift Operator

Universal Forest Products

Location: 358 Woodmill Road, SALISBURY, NC, US 28145-1635
Type: Non-Remote
Posted on: September 12, 2022
This job is no longer available from the source.
Pay Type Hourly State: NC City: ROCKWELL Area of Interest: Manufacturing Full-Time or Part-Time: Full-time Exempt or Non-Exempt: Non-exempt Area of Interest Manufacturing Salary/Hourly Hourly General Summary
Become part of a Fortune500 company with over 200 locations worldwide. We offer great benefits, competitive pay and an outstanding culture.
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 9 th 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