Forklift Operator 1st Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits eligibility within

401k with partial match at 3 months

Paid vacation days at 6 months

Job summary

Pratt Industries, Inc. in Austell, GA is seeking a Forklift Operator for 1st shift. This full-time, hourly role involves loading and moving products, inspecting equipment, and maintaining accurate inventories on the plant floor.

Responsibilities include following safety policies, operating a lift truck, scanning tags, and ensuring on-time movement of orders to the next operation. Strong attention to detail and math skills are required.

Qualifications

• Licensed powered industrial truck operator.
• Able to operate a lift truck safely with minimal product damage.
• Able to accurately scan load tags and maintain inventories.
• Able to read and follow production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Follow and help ensure that fellow workers adhere to all applicable safe work policies & procedures.
• Conduct daily inspections of equipment.
• 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.

Skills

Licensed forklift operator

Safe lift operation

Load tag scanning

Reading production schedules

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Forklift license

Job description

Position: Forklift Operator

Shift: 1st

Location: Austell, GA

Job Type: Full Time, Hourly

Perks of Pratt:

Within 1 Month: Eligible for insurance benefits

At 3 Months: 401k with partial match

At 6 Months: Paid vacation days

Benefits:

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

Job Description

Overview:

• 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.