Forklift Operator 3rd Shift

Pratt Industries, Inc.; Wapakoneta (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plans

Dental Plans

Vision Plans

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

401K with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Uniforms and Safety Gear

Wellness Program

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Pratt Industries, Inc. is seeking a Forklift Operator to safely operate and maintain forklift equipment within the production environment, ensuring proper handling, storage, and timely deliveries.

The role emphasizes safety, productivity, and accurate documentation in a fast-paced setting. Candidates should hold a valid forklift license, have strong attention to safety, and be capable of completing production and inventory records.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Preferred: experience in corrugated industry and/or forklift operation.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and maintain the forklift, complying with safety guidelines.
• Submit maintenance work orders after inspections or when equipment requires repairs.
• Prepare stock for delivery to machines before shifts to optimize workflow.
• Remove finished goods from machines and ensure proper labeling and storage.
• Organize and maintain stock in designated storage areas per safety procedures.
• Complete paperwork including inventory, production, and safety records.

Skills

Language Skills

Math Skills

Reasoning Ability

Technical Skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Corrugated industry experience (preferred)

Job description

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Summary:
Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the forklift, ensuring the proper handling, storage, and delivery of materials. The Forklift Operator plays a critical role in maintaining safety standards, productivity, and ensuring timely deliveries within the production environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely operate and maintain the forklift, ensuring compliance with all safety guidelines and operational procedures.
• Complete daily forklift inspections before shift start and when operating new equipment, submitting maintenance work orders for necessary repairs.
• Prior to the start of each shift, ensure that stock is located and prepared for delivery to machines, optimizing workflow and efficiency.
• Remove finished goods from machines, ensuring they are stored properly and accurately labeled.
• Organize and maintain stock in designated storage areas, adhering to safety and operational best practices.
• Accurately complete all required paperwork, including inventory tracking, production data, and safety records.
• Maintain up-to-date stock locations in both physical storage areas and computer systems, ensuring seamless operations.
• Maximize equipment utilization by ensuring machinery operates at full capacity and speed in accordance with the daily production schedule.
• Proactively assist fellow forklift operators and provide support as needed, including serving as a backup for the Shipping Lead.
• Complete regular reports, including but not limited to: production data, machine status, safety compliance, and quality assurance data.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, and safety standards, maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Preferred: Previous experience in the corrugated industry and/or as a forklift operator.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret factory instructions and safety guidelines.
• Mathematical Skills: Competence in reading a tape measure and performing basic calculations (e.g., percentages, measurement, volume, rate).
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense to follow written, oral, or graphic instructions and solve basic operational problems.
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of forklift design, capabilities, and operational efficiency. Familiarity with product layouts, production specifications, and quality standards.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

• A valid and current Forklift Operator License is required.

Physical Demands:

• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands, reach with arms, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Occasionally required to sit and lift/move up to 50 pounds, with occasional lifting up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision requirements: close, distance, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, wet/humid conditions, and high places.
• Occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and vibration.
• The work environment is typically loud due to machinery and production processes.

Performance Expectations:

• Operating Standards: Meet or exceed standards in quality, cost, safety, customer satisfaction, and productivity. These standards will be set annually and communicated to employees.
• Personal Growth: Work with management to set annual goals for professional development.
• Employee Relations: Evaluated based on teamwork, communication, and respectful behavior towards colleagues.
• Innovation: Actively participate in suggesting new ideas that improve business operations.

Perks of Pratt:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
• Child Bearing/Parental Leave
• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays/Paid Vacation
• Uniforms/Safety Shoes/Prescription Safety Glasses
• Healthy Lifestyles Program/ Virgin Pulse Fitness Tracker
• $500.0/Year Gym Membership Reimbursement100% Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program
• Income Protection Plans
• Legal & Travel Assistance Plans
• EAP/Home Auto Insurance Plans
• Wireless/Auto/Computer Discount Plans