Forklift Operator

prattexternalcareersite; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; 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

Job summary

Pratt is seeking a dependable forklift operator to handle duties safely and efficiently in a manufacturing setting. The role requires inspecting forklifts, locating stock, and delivering materials to machines on schedule.

Responsibilities include maintaining neat stock, completing required paperwork, and supporting the Shipping Lead as needed. A high school diploma or GED is required, and prior corrugated industry experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Prior forklift experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and care for forklift safely.
• Complete forklift inspections before shifts and after changing forklifts.
• Locate stock before runs and deliver to machines on time.
• Maintain orderly stock piles and accurate storage records.
• Complete paperwork accurately and on time, including production and safety data.
• Adhere to production schedules and assist with scheduling improvements.
• Provide backup support to Shipping Lead Person and other forklift operators.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Reading instructions

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Perks of Pratt?

Eligible for insurance benefits within ONE Month of hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

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

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.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED.

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 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.

Pratt is America’s 5th largest corrugated packaging company and the world’s largest, privately-held producer of 100% recycled containerboard, with more than 10,000 highly-skilled, green-collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. Pratt was founded in the USA more than 30 years ago and, since then, has shown dramatic growth with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than 27 states.