Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

prattexternalcareersite; Town of Hammond (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with match

Paid holidays from day one

Tuition reimbursement

HSA

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Pratt Industries – Hammond is seeking a Forklift Operator for 1st shift (Mon–Fri, 6:00am–2:30pm). You will move materials, log inventory locations, perform basic equipment maintenance, and keep a clean, safe area in a collaborative team setting. Growth opportunities exist within a supportive environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, forklift experience, and ability to work in extreme temperatures; Pratt offers competitive benefits and growth options.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Candidates with forklift operation experience preferred.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures and maintain safety.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to move materials and products to staging areas.
• Maintain accurate inventory location records.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance and housekeeping duties.
• Support general operations and assist team members as needed.
• Adhere to safety rules and obtain Pratt Forklift Certification.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety-conscious

Communication skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Lift Truck Operator License

Tools

Warehouse management systems

Job description

Forklift Operator – 1st Shift

Shift/Hours: Monday – Friday 6:00am – 2:30pm

Starting Pay Rate: $16.00/Hr

As a Forklift Operator at Pratt Industries – Hammond, you will play an essential role in maintaining the flow of materials by moving various sized units and products to the correct staging areas. You will also maintain accurate records of inventory locations, perform basic equipment maintenance, assist with general operations, and ensure housekeeping duties are completed. You will work in an environment where safety is a top priority and will have opportunities to grow in a supportive team-oriented atmosphere.

Give and Get:

What You’ll Get:

• Insurance Benefits and wellness reimbursement within one month
• Paid holidays from day one and 401(k) with match at 3 months
• Tuition reimbursement at one year
• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, short-term disability and HSA
• Paid Childbearing/parental leave at one year
• Healthy Lifestyle program with up to $1,200 awarded each year to your HSA
• Employee Assistance Programs to help you manage your life at work and at home
• Safety and PPE Reimbursements
• Cell phone discount with 2 major providers
• Monthly incentive bonus if plant goals are met

What You’ll Give:

• A Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Dedication to maintaining equipment and production area cleanliness
• Leadership in training and assisting fellow team members, including machine operators and helpers.
• Active participation in meeting production schedules and resolving challenges proactively.

Key Duties and Success Factors:

• Safety & Compliance: Follow all safety and operational guidelines to ensure a safe working environment as well as becoming Pratt Forklift Certified.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain a high level of attention to detail, ensuring that materials and equipment are handled with care to prevent damage.
• Operational Efficiency: Support general operations by performing duties efficiently and accurately.
• Training & Development: Participate in training programs to stay up to date with company procedures and safety protocols.
• Reporting & Maintenance: Maintain accurate records and ensure necessary equipment maintenance is completed in a timely manner.
• Flexibility & Teamwork: Support coworkers in various tasks and be available to work weekend shifts when needed.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

What You’ll Need to be Successful:

• Experience: High school diploma or GED required. Candidates with previous experience in the corrugating industry, forklift operation, or working with warehouse management systems are preferred.
• Basic Troubleshooting: Ability to identify maintenance needs and take appropriate action.
• Skills: Strong communication, problem-solving, multitasking, and time management skills. Must be able to work in extreme temperatures.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, walk, reach, and lift materials. Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision.
• Certifications: Lift Truck Operator License (must be maintained).

Pratt Industries provides equal employment (and affirmative action) opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veterans status, or disability.

Pratt Industries is America's 5th largest paper and packaging company with more than10,000 highly skilled green collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. Pratt Industries is one of the largest corrugated packaging companies in America, with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than twenty states. The company operates several of the most modern, cost effective paper mills in the country, as well as a series of sheet and box plants strategically placed throughout the United States offering a wide range of creative packaging solutions. Pratt Industries is committed to recycling and the environment by harvesting the urban forest.

Pratt Industries offers competitive compensation plans with incentive opportunities, full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, All State, Pre-Paid Legal, and 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, paid holidays, and childbearing and parental leave.

Pratt Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/V/D