Forklift Operator (Sidney OH Warehouse)

prattinternalcareersite; Wapakoneta (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Parental leave

401K with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Safety shoe reimbursements

HSA contributions

Gym membership reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Pratt Industries in Sidney, OH is hiring a Forklift Operator to safely run the forklift, handle, store, and deliver materials within the production environment. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and timely deliveries while maintaining stock and records.

Minimum requirements include a High School diploma or GED and a valid forklift license. Daily inspections, proper labeling, and collaboration with the Shipping Lead are essential, with shifts listed as M-TH 10am-6pm and Fri 12pm-8pm.

Qualifications

• Reads and interprets factory instructions and safety guidelines.
• Able to read a tape measure and perform basic calculations (percentages, measurements, volume, rate).
• Can follow written, oral, or graphic instructions and solve basic operational problems.
• Knowledge of forklift design, capabilities, and production layout.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and maintain the forklift following safety guidelines.
• Complete daily forklift inspections before shift and for new equipment.
• Prepare stock for delivery to machines and optimize flow.
• Move finished goods, label and store them properly.
• Maintain stock locations in storage areas and systems.
• Maximize equipment utilization according to daily production schedule.
• Assist fellow operators and back up the Shipping Lead.
• Complete production, safety, and quality records.

Skills

Language skills

Mathematical skills

Reasoning ability

Technical skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Forklift Operator (Sidney OH Warehouse)

Why Work At Pratt?

• Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
• Short Term Disability
• Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
• Paid Child Bearing & Parental Leave
• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays & Vacation in the first year!
• Safety Shoes & Prescription Safety Glasses reimbursements
• Up to $1200 company HSA contribution per year
• $500.0/Year Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement & Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program

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.

Hours: M-Th 10am-6pm Friday 12pm-8pm, hours are subject to change to 2pm-10pm Monday-Friday

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.

Unpack your Career

We innovate to create packaging solutions that protect and deliver the products people need.

It’s what we do.

Doing it in a sustainable, responsible way.

That’s who we are.

Our entrepreneurial spirit and focus on doing the right thing has always guided us, and we’re seeking visionaries and innovators to design, manufacture, sell, and transport our packaging at Pratt Industries.

Feel what it’s like to make a lasting contribution to the environment, and build a future with the Pratt team.