Material Handler - Heavy Equipment Operator

Pratt Industries, Inc.; Conyers (GA); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Industries, Inc. in Conyers, GA is seeking a Material Handler - Heavy Equipment Operator to support the boiler operations.

You will manage materials from receiving to feeding the system to keep the boiler running efficiently. Responsibilities include unloading materials from docked trucks and other sources, operating a loader or forklift, feeding the walking floor, and performing routine maintenance on conveyors and shredders.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 30 pounds.
• Able to pass drug and background screening.
• Works safely, follows OSHA safety requirements.
• Reads and applies manuals to repair equipment.
• Strong teamwork and communication with supervisor.
• Proficient in Word and Excel for tracking fuel weights.

Responsibilities

• Supply materials to the boiler from receiving to feeding the system.
• Adjust fuel type and feed to maximize boiler efficiency.
• Unload materials from docked trucks and other sources.
• Operate loader or forklift to feed the system.
• Maintain and clean equipment in the Fuel Prep building.
• Rotate wood yard inventory and manage waste/reject piles.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Adhere to safety expectations.
• Assist with other equipment operations when needed.

Skills

Lifting 30 lbs

Drug screening

Teamwork

OSHA safety

Manual reading

Sense of urgency

Data entry

MS Word & Excel

Education

High School Diploma/GED

College preferred

Job description

Material Handler - Heavy Equipment Operator

#35-24445

Job Description

Key Job Responsibilities:

• All aspects of supplying materials to the boiler – from receiving, to inventory management, to feeding the system - including wood, rejects and alternative fuels.
• Understanding and adjusting fuel type and feed to maximize boiler efficiency.
• Unloading materials from various sources: docked trucks; trucks with walking floors; trucks on tippers.
• Keep Fuel Prep System supplied with materials at all times – which could include driving a loader or forklift to feed the walking floor; operating a knuckle boom to feed the pit.
• Empty material bins including the BC-04 and BC-06 metal bins, and all other tramp material bins.
• Clean and maintain equipment in the Fuel Prep building – including conveyors, belts, shredders and sorters.
• Keep the containment pit free of debris.
• Rotational responsibilities in the Wood yard area: maintaining the wood storage pile – rotating inventory, mixing in sludge, tipping trucks; maintain wood on the drag chain; move and rotate reject pile.
• Rotational responsibilities in the general housekeeping area: operating the street sweeper, cleaning under the boiler and operating a back pack blower.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Adhere to all safety expectations.
• Assist with other equipment operations when the need arises.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Ability to lift 30 pounds.
• Must be able to pass drug and background screening.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Perform all job duties in a safe manner. Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements.
• Ability to read and apply content in instruction manuals to repair industrial equipment.
• Sense of urgency in operating and maintaining systems and equipment; timely communications to Senior Operator/supervisor and team members.
• Administrative skills for tracking fuel weights and use – data entry, Word, and Excel

Education

High School Education or GED

College Preferred

Preferred

Military Background is a plus

Mechanical skills – use of hand tools and shop tools

Boiler experience/knowledge

Additional Information

Pratt is America’s 5th largest box manufacturer and the world’s largest, privately-held 100% recycled paper and packaging company, with more than 4000 highly-skilled, green-collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. Pratt was founded in the USA some 20 years ago and, since then, has shown dramatic growth with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than 20 states. Pratt is seeking a dedicated Material Supply Operator to join our team in the Energy Division, a 24/7 operation!

EEOC Statement

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