Forklift Operator, 3rd Shift

Our Forklift Operators are responsible for all activities associated with safely operating and caring for the forklift in a manufacturing facility involved in turning recycled paper into sheets of corrugated board and getting them to our customers. Who We Are Pratt Industries is an industry leader in sustainable packaging — from pizza boxes to the packaging that was delivered to your doorstep from your favorite online retailer — we create our solutions from recycled content and eliminate waste in landfills. Forklift Operator Duties and Responsibilities Operation and care of forklift in a safe manner. Must be qualified to properly operate the forklift. Complete and document a forklift inspection form before start of shift and when operating a new forklift and turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs. Locate stock before the start of the run. Deliver appropriate stock to appropriate machines safely and on time. Remove finished goods from machines. Maintain neat, orderly, and safe stacks of stock in storage areas. Complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner. Maintain accurate location of stock in storage area by paperwork and computer. Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed. Adheres to daily production schedule. Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, delivery and service goals. Assist other forklift operators as necessary and is backup to other departments, as needed. Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data. Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping. Additional duties may be assigned by management. Education and Experience Requirements High School Diploma or GED Strong desire to learn and grow in a fast paced environment Candidates are preferred who have prior forklift operator experience Additional Details Job Type: Full-time Starting Pay: $17.00-$19.06 per hour Work schedule: 3rd Shift 8+ hour shift Monday through Friday and every other weekend 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 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 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 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.