Forklift Operator 2nd shift

Pratt Industries, Inc.; Sandston (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 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, Inc. in Sandston, VA is seeking a Forklift Operator for the 2nd shift. This full‑time, hourly role involves moving products from the main line to trailers or inventory, and transferring items from inventory to machines while ensuring accuracy and safety.

You will perform daily equipment checks, maintain a clean work area, use scanners for inventory accuracy, and complete required paperwork. Forklift safety and reliability are essential in this position.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication, written and verbal.
• Able to read and follow production schedules.
• Safety conscious with attention to detail.
• Proficient with basic computer tasks and scanning.

Responsibilities

• Follow and help ensure safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct daily inspections of equipment.
• Maintain a safe, clean work area at all times.
• Utilize scanners and keep inventories accurate.
• Move orders to the next operation without delay.
• Handle product to minimize damage.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Strong communication

Intermediate computer skills

Strong math/algebra skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Forklift license

Job description

Position: Forklift Operator

Shift: 2nd

Location: Sandston, VA

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.