Forklift Operator 1st Shift

Pratt Industries; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Job summary

Pratt Industries in Austell, GA is seeking a Forklift Operator for the 1st shift. You will receive product off the main banding line, load trailers or move product to inventory, and transfer items from inventory to machines.

This role requires attention to safety, accurate scanning, and timely movement of goods.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Strong math/algebra skills.
• Proven problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety policies and maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Inspect equipment daily.
• Operate lift truck to move product with minimal damage.
• Use scanners to track inventories and ensure accuracy.
• Move product to the next operation and complete required paperwork.

Skills

Communication

Computer skills

Math/Algebra

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Forklift license

Tools

Scanner

Job description

Perks Of Pratt

Within 1 Month: Eligible for insurance benefits

At 3 Months: 401k with partial match

At 6 Months: Paid vacation days

• 401(k)


• Dental insurance


• Disability insurance


• Employee assistance program


• Flexible spending account


• Health insurance


• Health savings account


• Life insurance


• Parental leave


• Vision insurance

Position

Forklift Operator

Shift

1st

Location

Austell, GA

Job Type

Full Time, Hourly

Job Description

• Receives product off the main banding line.


• Checks load tags and either loads the product into the specified trailer(s), or moves product into inventory.


• Moves product from inventory to machines.


• Completes the required paper work.

Primary Responsibilities

• Follow and help to ensure that fellow workers adhere to all applicable safe work policies & procedures.


• Conduct daily inspections of equipment.


• Be constantly vigilant and maintain a safe & clean work area.


• Utilize scanners and ensure inventories are kept accurate.


• Ensure that all orders produced are moved to the next operation.


• Handle product to minimize damage


• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed powered industrial truck operator


• Must be able to operate a lift truck safely with minimal product damage


• Must be able to accurately scan load tags and maintain accurate inventories


• Must be able to read and follow production schedules

Required Skills

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal


• Intermediate computer skills


• Strong math/algebra skills


• Problem solving and critical thinking

Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience preferred, not required.


• Forklift license required.

Physical Demands

• The employee is regularly required to walk and talk and hear.


• The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.


• The employee is occasionally required to sit.


• Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Work space is not climate controlled and can reach both hot and cold extremes (30 degrees – 110 degrees Fahrenheit).


• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.