Forklift Driver - 3rd Shift

Pratt Industries, Inc.; Rockwall (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Health savings account

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid Vacation

Job summary

Pratt Industries, Inc. in Rockwall, Texas is seeking a dependable Forklift Driver for the 11:30 pm – 7:30 am shift. You will operate and care for forklifts, inspect equipment, and ensure safe handling of stock and finished goods. Training and qualifications for Lift Truck Operator License are required.

The role reports to the Shipping Manager and offers full-time employment with a comprehensive benefits package. 401(k) and health benefits are provided; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be qualified to operate forklift safely.
• Ability to complete forklift inspections and document maintenance requests.
• Able to locate stock before the start of the run.
• Able to read and follow factory masters.

Responsibilities

• Operate and care for forklift safely.
• Document forklift inspections and submit maintenance requests.
• Locate stock before each run.
• Deliver stock to machines on time and safely.
• Remove finished goods from machines.
• Keep storage areas neat, organized and safe.
• Complete paperwork accurately and timely.
• Maintain accurate stock locations in records.
• Maximize equipment utilization and speed.
• Adhere to daily production schedule and suggest improvements.
• Support other forklift operators and back up Shipping Lead Person.
• Prepare and submit reports (Production Data, Machine Status, Safety Data, Quality Data).
• Comply with company policies and safety rules; maintain good housekeeping.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Reading tape measure

Math basics

Job description

POSITION TITLE: FORKLIFT DRIVER - 3r d Shift

LOCATION: Rockwall, Texas

REPORTS TO: Shipping Manager

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

• Job Type: Full Time
• 3rd Shift Availability 11:30pm - 7:30am (will be asked to work Overtime as needed)

BENEFITS:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid Vacation

SUMMARY:

Responsible for all activities associated with safely operating and caring for the forklift.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operation and care of forklift in a safe manner. Must be qualified to properly operate the forklift.
• Complete and document a forklift inspection form before start of shift and when operating a new forklift and turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs.
• Locate stock before the start of the run.
• Deliver appropriate stock to appropriate machines safely and on time.
• Remove finished goods from machines.
• Maintain neat, orderly, and safe stacks of stock in storage areas.
• Complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintain accurate location of stock in storage area by paperwork and computer.
• Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed.
• Adheres to daily production schedule. Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, delivery and service goals.
• Assist other forklift operators as necessary and is backup to Shipping Lead Person.
• Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:

• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.
• Prior work 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

Required to obtain and maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job.

• 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 and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 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

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.

• 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.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

The performance of the employee will be measured as follows:

• Operating standards - the employee will need to meet or exceed the Operating Standards in the areas of quality, cost, safety, customer satisfaction and productivity. Such standards will be set annually and communicated to the employee.
• Personal growth - while the company will provide the tools to assist the employee to grow professionally the responsibility for moving forward lies with the individual. Each year there will be goals developed and agreed to by the employee and his/her superior.
• Employee relations - through observations the employee will be evaluated regarding his/her behaviors associated with appropriate human interaction, respect and communication.
• Creativity - this will be evaluated by how active the employee is in participating in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas.

Additional Information

Pratt is America's 5th largest corrugated packaging company and the world's largest, privately-held 100% recycled paper and packaging company, with more than 10,000 highly-skilled, green-collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability.

EEOC Statement

Pratt Industries provides equal employment [and affirmative action] opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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