Production Utility

Pratt Industries; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Industries in Valparaiso, IN is seeking a hardworking warehouse operator. The role involves moving units to staging areas, maintaining precise inventory records, and performing routine forklift tasks while upholding safety standards and housekeeping practices.

Candidates should be Pratt forklift certified, with preference for those having 2 years forklift operation and experience with scanner/barcode inventory systems. Willingness to cross-train and support production schedules is required.

Qualifications

• Must be Pratt forklift certified.
• Two years forklift operation experience preferred.
• Experience with scanner/barcode warehouse management inventory systems preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of tasks in the assigned department across plant areas.
• Move units and products to the next staging area and maintain inventory location records.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and adhere to safety rules and production schedules.
• Cross-train on other machines and learn multiple plant duties.
• Operate and perform basic maintenance on forklift equipment and support housekeeping duties.

Skills

Forklift operation

Scanner / barcode systems

Time management

Tools

Warehouse management systems

Job 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. 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.
• 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 and general housekeeping duties.
• Cross-train on other machines and learns other positions in the plant.
• Switch duties with co-workers as necessary. Learning environment to learn as many job duties to assist with plant growth and personal and professional growth opportunities
• 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

Additional Information

Pratt is America’s 5th largest corrugated packaging company and the world’s largest, privately-held producer of 100% recycled containerboard, with more than 9000 highly-skilled, green-collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. Pratt was founded in the USA more than 30 years ago and, since then, has shown dramatic growth with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than 27 states.

EEOC Statement

Pratt Industries provides equal employment 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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