Shipping / Receiving Material Handler

Universal Forest Products
Buffalo
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 21 - 25 hourlyFunction: Supply Chain & LogisticsEducation: associatesSkills: ["Attention to safety","Recordkeeping","Organizational skills","Basic math","Equipment maintenance"]

Operate forklifts to move materials between inventory, production stations, and finished-goods storage. Maintain accurate paperwork and production records, assist production with material bottlenecks, and perform pre-shift equipment checklists and general preventive maintenance. Keep inventory yards organized and clean, complete required inventory tasks, follow forklift safety rules, and participate in safety and continuous improvement programs.

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Universal Forest Products
Universal Forest Products
4 days ago

Shipping / Receiving Material Handler

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Job Summary

Operate forklifts to move materials between inventory, production stations, and finished-goods storage. Maintain accurate paperwork and production records, assist production with material bottlenecks, and perform pre-shift equipment checklists and general preventive maintenance. Keep inventory yards organized and clean, complete required inventory tasks, follow forklift safety rules, and participate in safety and continuous improvement programs.
Location: Buffalo
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Supply Chain & Logistics
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Move material from inventory to production and back to inventory, including moving material in process between stations as needed.
  • •Band, wrap, and/or pack finished goods and label materials.
  • •Move finished goods to the finished goods inventory yard or warehouse and assist production with material bottlenecks.
  • •Perform pre-shift startup equipment checklist, report problems, and complete general preventive maintenance on equipment.
  • •Maintain an organized and clean inventory yard, complete production records, follow forklift rules/policies, and participate in safety and CI programs.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 21 - 25 hourly
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kPaid LeaveWellness StipendLife InsuranceDisability InsuranceEquity

Key Requirements

  • •High school diploma or GED preferred but not required; minimum 9th grade education required.
  • •Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • •Forklift driving experience preferred; successfully complete the Forklift Driver licensing process.
  • •Working knowledge of basic math and inventory techniques preferred.
  • •No minimum experience is required.
Experience:Forklift driving
Education:Associate's
Skills:Attention to safetyRecordkeepingOrganizational skillsBasic mathEquipment maintenance
Certifications:Forklift Driver licensing process

Company Brief

Universal Forest Products
Manufactures and distributes wood, composite, and other building products for residential and commercial construction. Serves customers across retail, construction, industrial, and packaging markets through a broad network of manufacturing and distribution operations.
Industry: Building Materials
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Grand Rapids, United States
Founded: 1955
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