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$42k – $46k per year
Location
In office (Thornton)
Seniority
Middle · 1+ year exp
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 3, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 4, 2026. UFP Industries scores B on the Alion truth index.

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UFP Industries is a US holding company headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, whose businesses manufacture and distribute wood, wood-alternative and other products for retail, packaging and construction markets. Founded in 1955 as Universal Forest Products, it grew from supplying lumber to factory-built housing into a Nasdaq-listed family of businesses with plants across North America and international operations, producing pallets, decking, railing, trusses and treated lumber. It hires assemblers, machine and forklift operators, welders, treating and production supervisors, maintenance technicians, CAD technicians, estimators and sales interns and trainees.

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.

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 preferred
  • Successfully complete Forklift Driver licensing process
  • Must be at least 18 years of age

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Compensation & Benefit Information:

Hourly/Salary Pay Range: $21.00 - $23.00 an hour dependent on experience*

*pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living

Bonus/Incentive Pay:

Incentive pay may be available for certain job roles and may include piece rate incentives, weekly production bonuses, trip rates, and employee referral bonuses. A discretionary annual bonus based on Company and business unit performance may also be provided.

Benefits currently offered to our employees:

  • Medical insurance
  • Health savings account with company contribution
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Basic and voluntary life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Stock purchase program with employee discount
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Wellness programs and challenges
  • Other supplemental benefits

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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