Forklift Operator 3rd Shift

Pratt Industries; Humboldt (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Industries is seeking a forklift operator to safely operate and care for the forklift and related warehouse tasks in Humboldt, TN. You will be responsible for manual handling, inspecting forklifts, and supporting production schedules.

duties include locating stock, delivering it to machines, and maintaining organized storage. A high school diploma or GED is required, with preference for prior forklift experience and corrugated industry familiarity.

Qualifications

• Must be qualified to operate a forklift.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift in a safe, efficient manner and comply with safety rules.
• Complete and document forklift inspections before shifts and after switching forklifts.
• Locate stock before starting runs and ensure accurate storage locations.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

Responsible for all activities associated with safely operating and caring for the forklift.

Summary

Responsible for all activities associated with safely operating and caring for the forklift.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Operation and care of forklift in a safe manner. Must be qualified to properly operate the forklift.
• Complete and document a forklift inspection form before start of shift and when operating a new forklift and turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs.
• Locate stock before the start of the run.
• Deliver appropriate stock to appropriate machines safely and on time.
• Remove finished goods from machines.
• Maintain neat, orderly, and safe stacks of stock in storage areas.
• Complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintain accurate location of stock in storage area by paperwork and computer.
• Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed.
• Adheres to daily production schedule. Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, delivery and service goals.
• Assist other forklift operators as necessary and is backup to Shipping Lead Person.
• Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED.

Candidates Are PREFERRED Who Offer The Following

• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.
• Prior work experience as a forklift operator.

Language Skills

Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. 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. 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

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. 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.

Beyond the day-to-day tasks, you'll be part of a culture that emphasizes safety, integrity, and sustainability, aligning with our core values of innovation and customer focus. Your efforts here directly propel company success, offering personal growth and an entrepreneurial spirit that encourages new ideas.

Humboldt, TN

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans