Fiber Yard Operator

Pratt Industries•Henderson, KY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fiber Yard Operator is responsible for staging the bailed and loose raw materials for the paper mill. They will be operating intermittently Fork-Lifts, Front End Loaders, and/or Bobcat mobile equipment in a 24/7 operation working 12 hour shifts in a 4 shift rotational concept. They must be able to get on & off equipment regularly, understand inventory procedures, some basic computer skills, and be able to communicate clearly with the team and their supervisor. They must be able to read orders, possess basic mathematical skills, complete documentation, and be able to operate various types of small to medium sized industrial mobile equipment.

Requirements

Ability to read orders.
Basic mathematical skills.
Ability to complete documentation.
Ability to operate various types of small to medium sized industrial mobile equipment.
Excellent depth perception.
Ability to frequently get on and off equipment.
Use of hand tools, specifically cutting pliers.
Ability to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (glasses, ear plugs, shoes, gloves, etc…)
Demonstrates a proven record of learning aptitude.
Participate in ongoing educational certificate training program provided.

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary educational degree (2 to 4 year degree from college, university, technical-school, military, vocational or other advanced educational institution) is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Staging bailed and loose raw materials for the paper mill.
Operating Fork-Lifts, Front End Loaders, and/or Bobcat mobile equipment.
Reading orders and preparing reports legibly and properly.
Communicating orally with all personnel in the plant.
Operating a calculator for basic mathematical computations.
Basic typing skills for computer use and/or computerized scanning machine.
Climbing onto various types of industrial equipment and trucks.
Operating steering controls, hand levers, and/or two foot pedals.
Occasional climbing up a ladder.
Maneuvering equipment and raw materials around crowded areas.
Frequently getting on and off equipment.
Using hand tools, specifically cutting pliers.
Ensuring guards are in place.
Following lock-tag-try procedures.
Observing hazards such as nip points.
Following plant and department safety rules.
Operating a handheld scanner.
Maneuvering items by hand.
Housekeeping, including washing up, sweeping, and shoveling debris.
Performing other tasks as required by Mill Management.

Benefits

Participating Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
401K Plan with Company Match
Mill Incentive Program: Earn up to 33.3% of monthly base pay each month (Paid Quarterly)
Child Bearing/Parental Leave
9 Paid Holidays/Paid Vacation
Uniforms/Safety Shoes/Prescription Safety Glasses
Tuition Reimbursement / Assistance Program
Healthy Lifestyles Program
Gym Reimbursement Program
Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
Supplemental Spouse and Child Life Insurance plans
Income Protection Plans
Legal and Travel Assistance Plans
EAP/Home Auto Insurance Plans
Wireless/Auto/Discount Plans