Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Overview

Position Summary Operate powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks, into railroad cars or trucks or storage facilities. Safely and accurately load finished product onto trailers for shipping.

• Load and unload inbound shipments
• Build, pick, and pack pallets
• Perform quality checks on inbound goods
• Carry out simple maintenance on the forklift, such as recharging its battery and refueling
• Identify and report mechanical and electrical faults to the supervisor or the appropriate technicians
• Pack goods in the area/warehouse by hand when the situation demands
• Identify and report damage or safety concerns to managers and supervisors
• Move product from the area/warehouse to other units within the company either by using the forklift or by hand
• Stack empty pallets and relocate pallets
• Pack and move other items as instructed by supervisors, such as packing hazardous wastes
• Weigh goods and record the weight in a log sheet
• Follow all company safety guidelines
• Ability to read production sheets
• Basic computer skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to add, subtract, and multiply
• Able to work extended hours and weekends, as needed; self-motivated
• Able to work in varying temperatures
• Professional attitude and conduct
• Ability to reconcile roll tags at end of shift
• Follow all company policies per Employee Handbook & Code of Conduct
• Follow all company safety guidelines
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

• Pass background check, drug screen, and physical. At least 3 years of forklift experience required
• Professional attitude and conduct
• Multi-tasking, interpersonal communication, problem solving, and time management skills are needed
• High degree of safety awareness and safety discipline
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors and the general public at all times
• Be willing to work weekends when necessary
• The ability to work a full shift, come to work on time, work overtime as needed and the ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation
• Strictly adhere to safety requirements and the policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by PRATT Safety and OSHA
• Be at least 18 years of age due to nature of working environment
• Be flexible to the needs of the business
• Complete a drug screen and background check as part of the hiring process