Forklift Driver - 1st Shift

Pratt Industries; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 40,325,000 - 54,371,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Pratt Industries in Memphis is seeking a forklift-certified warehouse associate to move units, track locations, and support staging operations. You will follow safety guidelines, perform basic equipment maintenance, and use scanners to update inventory.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, weekend availability, and prior forklift experience; industry experience is preferred. The role requires adherence to safety and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Forklift certified is required.
• Must pass substance abuse screening.
• Experience with warehouse management scanners preferred.
• High safety standards and ability to maintain equipment maintenance needs.

Responsibilities

• Move various sized units between sources and staging areas.
• Maintain accurate location records for moved units.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance and general housekeeping.
• Assist general operations as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety conscious

Time management

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Tape measure

Multi-tasking

Education

High school or GED

Tools

Scanner / barcode systems

Job description

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

$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

Benefits

• 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

Supplemental Pay

• 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

The individual must have a working knowledge of the following:

• 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