Fiber Yard Operator

Pratt Industries; Henderson (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Plans

401K Plan with Company Match

Mill Incentive Program: Earn up to 33.

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Job summary

Pratt Industries in Henderson, KY seeks a Fiber Yard Operator to stage bailed and loose raw materials for the paper mill. You will operate forklifts, front end loaders, or Bobcat equipment in a 24/7, 12-hour shift rotation and must read orders, perform basic calculations, and document activities.

Communication with teammates and supervisors is essential. Responsibilities include safely climbing onto equipment, inspecting guards, following lockout/tagout procedures, and maintaining inventory

Qualifications

• Ability to read orders and prepare legible reports.
• Basic computer use and/or computerized scanning
• Strong reading and teamwork skills for plant operations
• Ability to climb onto equipment and operate controls
• Understand inventory procedures and document activities

Responsibilities

• Read orders and prepare legible reports.
• Operate forklifts/front end loaders/Bobcat as required in a 24/7 shift operation.
• Maintain safety by following lockout/tagout procedures and plant safety rules.

Education

Post-secondary degree (2-4 year) or equivalent

Read orders and report preparation

Basic math and calculator use

Clear communication

Safety awareness

Job description

General Summary

The Fiber Yard Operator is responsible for staging the bailed and loose raw materials for the paper mill. They will be operating intermittently Fork-Lifts, Front End Loaders, and—or—Bobcat mobile equipment in a 24/7 operation working 12 hour shifts in a 4 shift rotational concept. They must be able to get on & off equipment regularly, understand inventory procedures, some basic computer skills, and be able to communicate clearly with the team and their supervisor. They must be able to read orders, possess basic mathematical skills, complete documentation, and be able to operate various types of small to medium sized industrial mobile equipment.

Essential Job Functions

1) Mental Ability – The Fiber Yard Operator must be able to read orders and prepare reports legibly and properly. They must be able to communicate orally with all personnel in the plant. They must be able to operate a calculator for basic mathematical computations. Basic typing skills are essential for basic computer use and/or computerized scanning machine.

2) Physical Ability – The Fiber Yard Operator must be able to climb up onto various types of industrial equipment truck and be able to operate steering controls, hand levers, and/or two foot pedals. There could be occasional climbing up a ladder. They must have excellent depth perception to maneuver the equipment and raw materials around crowded areas with co-workers nearby. Must be able to frequently get on and off equipment and the use of hand tools, specifically cutting pliers, is required.

3) Safety – It is plant policy to work in a safe manner. All Fiber Yard Operators must ensure guards are in place, follow lock-tag-try procedures, observe hazards such as nip points, and follow plant and department safety rules.

Physical Demands

Work is light difficulty, fast paced, physically demanding, and will be outside. Fiber Yard Operators must be able to operate a steering wheel, hydraulic levers, foot pedals, and a handheld scanner. They must be able to observe their immediate area for safe operation of mobile industrial equipment in crowded areas. Occasionally, they may be asked to maneuver items by hand and be able to lift up to 50lbs.

Education and/or Experience

1) Post-secondary educational degree (2 to 4 year degree from college, university, technical-school, military, vocational or other advanced educational institution) is highly preferred.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Requirements

1) Drug testing/Screening, Background Checks, Physical exam, and Reference Checks

2) Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (glasses, ear plugs, shoes, gloves, etc…)

3) Demonstrates a proven record of learning aptitude

4) Participate in ongoing educational certificate training program provided

5) Housekeeping, including washing up, sweeping, and shoveling debris.

6) Perform other tasks as required by Mill Management.

Benefits

• Participating Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Mill Incentive Program: Earn up to 33.3% of monthly base pay each month (Paid Quarterly)
• Child Bearing/Parental Leave
• 9 Paid Holidays/Paid Vacation
• Uniforms/Safety Shoes/Prescription Safety Glasses
• Tuition Reimbursement / Assistance Program
• Healthy Lifestyles Program
• Gym Reimbursement Program
• Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
• Supplemental Spouse and Child Life Insurance plans
• Income Protection Plans
• Legal and Travel Assistance Plans
• EAP/Home Auto Insurance Plans
• Wireless/Auto/Discount Plans

Additional Information

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