Warehouse Forklift Operator

Pratt Industries, Inc.; Dundee (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day one: Paid Holidays, $500 wellness

Full benefits package within one month

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off (6 months)

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Pratt Industries, Inc. seeks a Warehouse Forklift Operator to safely move goods and stage items for production, while maintaining accurate movement records. You will operate a forklift, assist with general warehouse tasks, and help ensure clean, organized work zones.

The role requires a good safety mindset, ability to read a tape measure, and basic equipment maintenance skills. Weekend work and exposure to extreme temperatures are possible, with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Must be forklift certified or able to obtain certification.
• Two years forklift operation preferred.
• Experience with scanner/barcode inventory systems preferred.
• Able to read a tape measure with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Move units and products to the next staging area.
• Maintain records of location for each unit moved.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance and housekeeping duties.
• Assist general operations as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety conscious

Multitask

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Time management

Read instructions

Tape measure

Education

High school or equivalent

Tools

Scanner/barcode inventory system

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Warehouse Forklift Operator

REPORTS TO: Operations Manager

SUMMARY

Responsible for all activities associated with safely operating and caring for the forklift.

DESCRIPTION

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. Responsible for performing basic equipment maintenance and general housekeeping duties. Assist general operations when needed.

REQUIREMENTS

Must be capable of getting forklift certified and very safety conscious.

Two years preferred forklift operation.

Experience with "scanner" or "barcode" warehouse management inventory systems preferred. Must have the ability to maintain and or identify equipment maintenance needs.

Multi-task, interpersonal communication, problem solving, tape measure, and time management skills are needed.

Must be able to function in extreme temperatures and must be available for weekend work schedules.

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. 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

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EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience as a forklift operator

BENEFITS

• Day one: Paid Holidays, $500 wellness reimbursement, discounted gym memberships and $500 employee referral bonuses.
• Full benefits package within ONE MONTH of hire. Including company paid life insurance.
• Three months: 401(k) with company matching and enrollment into attendance bonus program earning up to $1000 per year in bonuses.
• Six months: Paid time off.
• 12 months: $35,000 in tuition reimbursement and PAID childbearing leave/parenting leave.
• Career Growth and opportunities for promotions. We hire from within!
• Competitive Salary - we pay for skills. The more you learn the more you earn.