Yard Operator

Pratt Industries, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Industries, Inc. is seeking a Forklift Operator to safely operate forklift and other heavy industrial equipment.

You will move baled paper from staging areas in accordance with mill production specifications, and you will work a 12-hour day/night rotation, including holidays, outdoors in varying weather conditions. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, forklift certification, and at least 3 years of forklift experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be forklift certified.
• Minimum 3 years of forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift and other heavy equipment to move baled paper and other materials in staging areas.
• Work a 12-hour day and night rotational shift; be available for holidays.
• Pull, pick, and stage paper bales based on production needs and schedules.
• Maintain neat, safe stacks of stock in staging areas.
• Complete necessary paperwork accurately and timely.
• Follow daily production schedule and safety policies; comply with company procedures.

Skills

Forklift experience

Safety adherence

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Forklift certification

Job description

Shift - 12 Hour Rotation, 645am-7 pm and 645pm - 7 am

SUMMARY

Responsible for all activities associated with safely operating and caring for the Forklift and other heavy industrial mobile equipment; including but not limited to pulling and picking baled paper from the staging areas as per Mill production specifications.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates Forklift and other heavy industrial mobile equipment to transport and/or move, stock, and store baled paper material in a specified staging area.
• Required to work a 12 hour day and night rotational shift.
• Required to work through scheduled holidays.
• Pulls, picks, and stages paper bales based on production needs.
• Maintain neat, orderly, and safe stacks of stock in staging areas.
• Complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Adheres to daily production schedule.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Must be able to follow directions under limited supervision
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be Forklift certified.
• Minimum 3 years of Forklift experience preferably.

Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:

• Prior work experience driving heavy industrial mobile equipment.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Able to read, write and speak in English and follow instructions.

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.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Required to maintain a current Fork Lift Truck Operator License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to work outdoors and is exposed to wet, hot/humid and cold conditions.

Additional Information

Must be able to work a 12 hour rotational position.

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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