Fiber Yard Operator

Pratt Industries; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Industries in Louisiana is seeking a Fiber Yard Operator to stage bailed and loose raw materials for the paper mill. You will operate forklifts, front end loaders, and Bobcat machines intermittently, read orders, and complete basic documentation.

The role requires basic math, multi-digit number recognition, and clear communication with the team and supervisor, along with strict adherence to safety rules and the ability to work with driving equipment around tight spaces.

Qualifications

• Ability to read orders and prepare reports legibly and properly.
• Basic mathematical computations with a calculator.
• Basic computer use for documentation and scanning.
• Good handwriting and ability to document information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Staging bailed and loose raw materials for the paper mill.
• Operate forklifts, front end loaders, and Bobcat equipment as required.
• Read orders, prepare reports, and complete documentation accurately.
• Communicate clearly with the team and supervisor; follow safety rules.

Skills

Reading orders

Basic math skills

Communication

Basic computer skills

Safety awareness

Tools

Forklift operation

Front End Loader

Bobcat equipment

Hand tools

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.