Fiber Yard Operator

Pratt Industries; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Industries in Shreveport, LA seeks a Fiber Yard Operator to stage bailed and loose raw materials for the paper mill. You will operate intermittent forklifts, front end loaders, and Bobcat equipment, read orders, and maintain accurate documentation.

The role requires basic math, clear communication with team and supervisor, and strict adherence to safety rules while handling heavy materials in a busy yard environment.

Qualifications

• Reads orders and prepares legible reports.
• Performs basic mathematical computations.
• Communicates clearly with team and supervisor.
• Works well with others and follows safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and other yard equipment to stage materials.
• Read orders, document activities, and report discrepancies.
• Maintain awareness of safety rules and ensure safe operation of equipment.

Skills

Reading orders

Basic math

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to safety

Tools

Forklift operation

Front End Loader

Bobcat Loader

Job description

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. They must be able to get on and 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

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

Additional Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Multi-digit number recognition
• Good mathematical skills
• Good handwriting.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Must be prompt.
• Ability to constantly observe immediate area for hazards, tight spaces, pedestrians, etc.