Forklift Operator 2nd shift

Pratt Industries; Sandston (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 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 Sandston, VA is hiring a Forklift Operator to support material handling on the factory floor. This role involves loading products onto trailers, moving materials to and from inventory, and assisting with line operations.

The position requires a valid forklift license and a high school diploma or equivalent, with a willingness to meet safety standards and complete paperwork daily.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and math skills are required.
• Ability to follow production schedules and safety procedures.
• Proficient in basic computer tasks and scanning tools.

Responsibilities

• Receive product from the main banding line and load into trailers or move to inventory.
• Move product from inventory to machines as needed.
• Complete required paperwork.
• Adhere to safety policies and maintain a clean, safe work area.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Intermediate computer skills

Strong math/algebra skills

Problem solving and critical thinking

Education

Forklift license

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Perks Of Pratt

Position: Forklift Operator

Shift: 2nd

Location: Sandston, VA

Job Type: Full Time, Hourly

Within 1 Month: Eligible for insurance benefits

At 3 Months: 401k with partial match

At 6 Months: Paid vacation days

• 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.