Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Pratt Industries, Inc.; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Industries, Inc. is seeking a forklift operator to move units, track inventory, and maintain safety in a fast-paced warehouse environment. The role requires forklift certification, the ability to read measurements, and adherence to GMPs.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, a track record in warehouse operations, and willingness to work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Experience driving and operating a forklift.
• Pass substance abuse screening according to company policy.
• Ability to multi-task and communicate effectively, read a tape measure, and manage time.

Responsibilities

• Move various sized units to the next staging area.
• Maintain accurate records of unit locations for inventory accuracy.
• Perform basic forklift maintenance as needed.
• Adhere to production schedule and safety rules.
• Overtime may be required, including holidays.
• General housekeeping of work areas and surrounding facilities.

Skills

Forklift operation

Tape measure reading

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Barcode scanner

Warehouse management system

Job description

DESCRIPTION

• Work safely at all times, be aware of surroundings and understand and comply with Pratt Industries Safety rules, operating procedures, and help hold co-workers responsible for safety related items. Participate in Plant Safety Committee.
• Follow at all times GMPs (Good Manufacturing Processes)
• Learn and comply with Pratt Industries quality procedures and policies. Stop bad quality from leaving the facility to the Customer. Catch it on the front end of manufacturing the product.
• Performs general duties and responsibilities as required.
• Housekeeping and cleaning of work areas – keep clean and free of tripping hazards during shift and end of shift cleaning of the area. In addition, good housekeeping of areas employee utilizes; break rooms, bathrooms, refrigerators etc.
• Moving various sized units and or products from various sources to the next staging area.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate records as to the location of each unit moved for inventory accuracy.
• Responsible for performing basic forklift equipment maintenance
• Adheres to production schedule.
• Must be able to work overtime as necessary, sometimes on short notice. We serve our customers 24x7 – 365 days a year and sometimes work on holidays not avoidable.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be Pratt forklift certified
• Previous Pratt and/or two years’ forklift operation preferred.
• Experience with “scanner” or “barcode” warehouse management inventory systems preferred.
• Must have the ability to; multi-task, positive interpersonal communication, be able to
• problem solve, read and understand a tape measure, excellent time management skills

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience driving and operating a forklift
• Pass substance abuse screening according to company policy.
• High degree of attention and control for prevention of damage to materials and equipment.
• Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:
  • Experience in the packaging, plastics, paper, converting, warehouse, manufacturing industry.

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

• Will be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• 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 must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 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

• 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.