Material Handler 3rd Shift

Pratt Industries; Hebron Estates (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Wellness reimbursement

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

PTO

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Job summary

Pratt Industries in Hebron Estates, KY seeks a full-time Material Handler to support inventory accuracy and forklift-related tasks. You will move items, maintain records, and perform basic forklift maintenance while upholding safety and quality standards.

Requirements include forklift certification, prior forklift experience, and the ability to read tape measures. The role involves varied plant duties and potential overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be Pratt forklift certified.
• Experience driving and operating a forklift.
• Attention to detail to prevent damage to materials and equipment.
• Experience in packaging industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Move units and products between staging areas, keeping accurate records.
• Maintain safety, start and finish of each shift with housekeeping.
• Follow GMPs and Pratt quality procedures to prevent defects.
• Operate in multiple plant areas on varied projects as needed.
• Adhere to production schedule and work overtime as required.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Read tape measures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Scanner/Barcode systems

Job description

Perks of Pratt?

• Insurance benefits within ONE MONTH of hire
• Immediate PAID Holidays
• 3 Months – 401(k) with partial match
• 6 Months – PAID Vacation Days

What do Material Handlers do at Pratt Industries?

Our Material Handlers support the facility by maintaining accurate records as to the location of each unit moved for inventory accuracy and are responsible performing basic forklift equipment maintenance and general housekeeping duties.

Jump on the path of a lifelong career!

Job Type – Full-Time!

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience driving and operating a forklift
• High degree of attention and control for prevention of damage to materials and equipment
• Previous experience in the packaging industry a plus

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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. Strong attention to detail for poor quality; prevent bad quality being sent to customer.
• Performs a variety of tasks in the assigned department. Possible to be in multiple areas of the plant during the week working on varied projects and customer orders.
• 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 each unit moved for inventory accuracy.
• Responsible for performing basic forklift equipment maintenance and general housekeeping duties.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• 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

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 is occasionally required to sit. 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.

Additional Information

Pratt is America's 5th largest corrugated packaging company and the world's largest, privately-held 100% recycled paper and packaging company, with more than 10,000 highly-skilled, green-collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability.

Why Choose Us?

At Pratt Industries, we care about our employees by providing secure jobs, a safe work environment, and many supportive benefits. By investing in employees, we are able to offer growth opportunities to build a thriving, lifelong career.

Perks of Pratt?

Paid Holidays from DAY ONE

Insurance benefits and wellness reimbursement program within ONE MONTH of hire

3 Months: 401(k) with match

12 Months: FULL tuition reimbursement and PAID childbearing and parenting leave

EEOC Statement

Pratt Industries provides equal employment [and affirmative action] opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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