Forklift Operator 2nd shift

Pratt Industries; Sandston (VA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; 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

Insurance benefits within 1 month

401k with partial match at 3 months

Paid vacation days at 6 months

Job summary

Pratt Industries located in Sandston, VA is seeking a Forklift Operator for the 2nd shift. The role requires loading/unloading, operating a lift truck, and maintaining inventory accuracy.

Responsibilities include equipment inspections, following safety policies, and moving product through the line with attention to detail. This full-time, hourly position offers comprehensive benefits after probation and requires a valid forklift license and HS diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid powered industrial truck (forklift) license.
• Ability to follow production schedules and communicate effectively.
• Ability to accurately scan load tags and maintain inventories.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety policies & procedures.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Assist feeding machines.
• Utilize scanners to keep inventories accurate.
• Move orders to next operation and handle product carefully.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

PIT license

Load/unload safety

Inventory scanning

Reading production schedules

Communication

Computer literacy

Math / Algebra

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Forklift license

Job description

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

Position

Forklift Operator

Shift

2nd

Location

Sandston, VA

Job Type

Full Time, Hourly

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.
• Help feed machines.
• 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.