Forklift Driver - 1st Shift

Pratt Industries, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits within ONE MONTH of

Monthly BONUS & paid holidays

401k with partial match

6 months: PAID vacation days

401(k)

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Bonus pay

Job summary

Pratt Industries, Inc. in Memphis is seeking a forklift certified individual to move various units from multiple sources to the next staging area. You will keep precise records of locations and assist with basic equipment maintenance and general housekeeping.

The role requires reading tape measures, following safety protocols, and the ability to work in extreme temperatures. Weekend availability is expected, with extensive benefits starting within a month.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Forklift certification and safety consciousness are essential.
• Experience with warehouse scanners or barcode systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Move various sized units and products to the next staging area.
• Maintain accurate location records for moved units.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance and general housekeeping tasks.
• Assist general operations as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Tape measure reading

Safety consciousness

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Scanner / barcode WMS

Job description

$16.50, full-time, quicker benefits! Perks of Pratt?

• Insurance benefits within ONE MONTH of hire
• Upon hire Monthly BONUS & paid holidays, and after 90 days 401k with partial match
• 6 months: PAID vacation days

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

• Bonus pay

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Moving various sized units and or products from various sources to the next staging area.

Responsible for maintaining accurate records as to the location of the each unit moved.

Responsible for performing basic equipment maintenance and general housekeeping duties.

Assist general operations when needed.

Requirements must be Pratt forklift certified and very safety conscious.

Previous Pratt and or two years forklift operation preferred.

Experience with “scanner” or “barcode” warehouse management inventory systems preferred.

Must have the ability to maintain and or identify equipment maintenance needs.

Multi-task, interpersonal communication, problem solving, tape measure, and time management skills are needed.

Must be able to function in extreme temperatures and must be available for weekend work schedules.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED.

Pass substance abuse screening according to company policy.

High degree of attention and control for prevention of damage to materials and equipment.

Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:

• Experience in the corrugated industry.
• Experience as a forklift operator.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy. Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate. Able to apply concepts of high school math.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form. Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
• Product layouts and production specifications
• Product quality specifications
• Quality standards

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Will be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans