Forklift Driver - 1st Shift-20352

$15 + full-time, quicker benefits! Perks of Pratt? · Insurance benefits within ONE MONTH of hire · Upon Hire Monthly bonus and paid holidays. After 90 days 401k with partial match · 6 months: PAID vacation days Qualifications? Only two things: 1. High School Diploma/GED 2. Strong desire to learn and grow in a state-of-the-art, fast-paced environment Job Type: Full-time Benefits: · 401(k) · 401(k) matching · Dental insurance · Disability insurance · Employee assistance program · Flexible spending account · Health insurance · Health savings account · Life insurance · Paid time off · Parental leave · Vision insurance Education: · High school or equivalent (Required) Shift Availability: · Day Shift (Preferred) · Night Shift (Preferred) 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 the each unit moved. Responsible for performing basic equipment maintenance and general housekeeping duties. Assist general operations when needed. **Plant is moving to Hammond in 2020 - must be willing to work in Hammond after move.*** Requirements Must be Pratt forklift certified and very safety conscious. Previous Pratt and or two years forklift operation preferred. 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. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or GED. Pass substance abuse screening according to company policy. High degree of attention and control for prevention of damage to materials and equipment. Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following: Experience in the corrugated industry. Experience as a forklift operator. 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. 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.