Forklift Operator

Job Posting

Pratt Perks : Paid Holidays from DAY ONE, Insurance benefits and wellness reimbursement program within ONE MONTH of hire, 3 Months : 401(k) with match, 12 months : FULL tuition reimbursement and PAID childbearing / parenting leave

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.

Essential Functions / Position Responsibilities

• Load and unload inbound shipments
• Move merchandize to storage locations
• Building, picking, and packing pallets
• Perform quality checks on inbound goods
• Carryout simple maintenance on the forklift, like recharging its battery and refueling
• Identify and report mechanical and electrical faults to the supervisor or to the right technicians
• Pack goods in the area / warehouse by hand when 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
• Stacking empty pallets and relocation of pallets
• Pack and move other items other than goods 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, & multiply
• Able to work extended work hours and weekends, as needed Self-motivated
• Able to work in varying temperatures
• Professional Attitude & 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.

Hiring Requirements / Preferences