Equipment Operator

Pratt Industries • Denton, TX

5d

About The Position

The Equipment Operator loads material onto production lines and trailers safely using front end loaders. The role operates equipment in accordance with the O&M manual, checks incoming and outgoing material for quality and conformity, and transports material to designated storage areas. The operator keeps material stacked neatly and safely, maintains general housekeeping, checks oil and fluids daily, and performs daily equipment inspections. The position requires compliance with company safety regulations and policies, and includes other job-related duties as assigned. The role requires the ability to work a full shift, arrive on time, work overtime as needed, and follow the schedule necessary to meet job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation. Nights and weekends may be required when necessary.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent; additional experience may be substituted for education.
• At least six months of experience operating machinery.
• Demonstrated ability to follow directions.
• Professional attitude and conduct.
• Multitasking, interpersonal communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• High degree of safety awareness and safety discipline.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist coworkers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Must be at least 18 years old due to the nature of the working environment.
• Must successfully complete a drug screen and background check to be hired; random and suspicion-based drug tests are performed.
• Ability to work a full shift, arrive on time, work overtime as needed, and follow the schedule required to meet job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment in accordance with the O&M manual.
• Check incoming and outgoing material for quality and conformity.
• Safely take material to designated storage areas.
• Safely load material onto lines and trailers.
• Keep material stacked neatly and safely.
• Maintain general housekeeping.
• Check oil and fluids daily.
• Perform daily equipment inspections.
• Obey company safety regulations and adhere to safety requirements and policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned and assist coworkers or supervisors with other duties as required.

Benefits

• Paid holidays from day one.
• Insurance benefits and wellness reimbursement program within one month of hire.
• 401(k) with match after three months.
• Full tuition reimbursement after 12 months.
• Paid childbearing/parenting leave after 12 months.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED