Forklift Operator 1st Shift

Pratt Industries; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; 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 Ocala, FL is seeking a Forklift Operator for the 1st shift. The role is full-time and hourly, focusing on loading, inventory movement, and machine provisioning in a non-climate-controlled environment.

The position requires safe operation of a lift truck and accurate scanning of load tags. The candidate must have a forklift license, high school diploma (or equivalent), and strong math, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Must have basic computer skills for inventory/records.
• Must possess math/algebra skills for counts and calculations.
• Must demonstrate problem solving and critical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct daily inspections of equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Use scanners and ensure inventories are accurate.
• Move products to next operation and update paperwork.
• Handle product to minimize damage.

Skills

Strong communication

Intermediate computer skills

Strong math/algebra skills

Problem solving and critical thinking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Forklift license

Job description

Perks Of Pratt

Position: Forklift Operator

Shift: 1st

Location: Ocala, FL

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

Overview

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.