Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift

Pratt Industries, Inc.; Vandalia (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Industries, Inc. in Vandalia, OH is seeking a forklift operator to move goods, stage materials, and ensure safety and quality in manufacturing. You will operate lift trucks, use scanners, and maintain records while adhering to GMPs and safety rules.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, forklift certification, and the ability to multi-task and communicate effectively. Overtime may be required in a 24x7 production environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Pratt forklift certification.
• Experience with scanner/barcode inventory systems preferred.
• Ability to multi-task, communicate effectively, and problem solve.
• Ability to read and understand a tape measure; strong time management.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to move units between sources and staging areas.
• Maintain accurate records of moved units for inventory accuracy.
• Adhere to Pratt Industries safety rules, GMPs, and participate in safety initiatives.
• Keep work areas clean and free of tripping hazards.
• Work overtime as needed to meet 24x7 production demands.
• Perform basic forklift maintenance and support production scheduling.

Skills

Forklift certification

Scanner/Barcode systems

Read tape measure

Time management

Interpersonal communication

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lift Truck Operator License

Job description

DESCRIPTION:

• Work safely at all times, be aware of surroundings and understand and comply with Pratt Industries Safety rules, operating procedures, and help hold co-workers responsible for safety related items. Participate in Plant Safety Committee.
• Follow at all times GMPs (Good Manufacturing Processes)
• Learn and comply with Pratt Industries quality procedures and policies. Stop bad quality from leaving the facility to the Customer. Catch it on the front end of manufacturing the product.
• Performs general duties and responsibilities as required.
• Housekeeping and cleaning of work areas – keep clean and free of tripping hazards during shift and end of shift cleaning of the area. In addition, good housekeeping of areas employee utilizes; break rooms, bathrooms, refrigerators etc.
• Moving various sized units and or products from various sources to the next staging area.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate records as to the location of each unit moved for inventory accuracy.
• Responsible for performing basic forklift equipment maintenance
• Adheres to production schedule.
• Must be able to work overtime as necessary, sometimes on short notice. We serve our customers 24x7 – 365 days a year and sometimes work on holidays not avoidable.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be Pratt forklift certified
• Previous Pratt and/or two years’ forklift operation preferred.
• Experience with “scanner” or “barcode” warehouse management inventory systems preferred.
• Must have the ability to; multi-task, positive interpersonal communication, be able to
• problem solve, read and understand a tape measure, excellent time management skills

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience driving and operating a forklift
• Pass substance abuse screening according to company policy.
• High degree of attention and control for prevention of damage to materials and equipment.
• Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:
  • Experience in the packaging, plastics, paper, converting, warehouse, manufacturing industry.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy. Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate. Able to apply concepts of high school math.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

The individual must have a working knowledge of the following:

• Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
• Product layouts and production specifications
• Product quality specifications
• Quality standards

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Will be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• 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.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• 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

• 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.