Pratt Industries

Our Forklift Operators are responsible for all activities associated with safely operating and caring for the forklift in a manufacturing facility involved in turning recycled paper into sheets of corrugated board and getting them to our customers. We make boxes!

Shift and Pay (Full-Time)

• 2nd Shift Hours: 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm (Monday – Friday)
• Starting Pay Rate $17.50 per hour
• 5 Days of Vacation after 6 Months
• 9 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Company match after 90 days

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operation and care of forklift in a safe manner. Must be qualified to properly operate the forklift.
• Complete and document a forklift inspection form before start of shift and when operating a new forklift and turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs.
• Moving various sized units and or products from various sources to the next staging area.
• Maintain neat, orderly, and safe stacks of stock in storage areas.
• Complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate records as to the location of each unit moved.
• Assist other forklift operators as necessary and is backup to Shipping Lead
• Responsible for performing basic equipment maintenance and general housekeeping duties.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Assist general operations when needed.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Strong desire to learn and grow in a fast paced environment
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Must have demonstrated ability to communicate (speak, read, write) in English
• Able to work independently and with others
• Wear safety gear at all times
• Must be able to work overtime
• Candidates are preferred who have prior forklift operator experience

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.