Forklift Driver - 3rd Shift

Pratt Industries•Rockwall, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Driver is responsible for safely operating and caring for a forklift and supporting production and shipping activities. The role is based in Rockwall, Texas, and reports to the Shipping Manager. The third-shift schedule is 11:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with overtime as needed. Pay is $21.89 plus a shift differential. The driver inspects and maintains forklift equipment, moves stock and finished goods, keeps storage areas orderly, and completes accurate paperwork and reports. The role also supports production schedules, safety and housekeeping requirements, and other forklift operators, serving as backup to the Shipping Lead Person when needed.

Requirements

Obtain and maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.
Be able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
Read a tape measure quickly and accurately; calculate percentages, measurements, volume, and rate; and apply high-school-level math concepts.
Apply common-sense reasoning to written, oral, or graphic instructions and solve problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.
Have working knowledge of equipment design and capabilities, product layouts and production specifications, product quality specifications, and quality standards.
Meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.
Prior work experience as a forklift operator.

Responsibilities

Operate and care for a forklift safely; be qualified to operate it properly.
Complete and document a forklift inspection before the start of a shift and when using a new forklift; submit maintenance work orders for repairs.
Locate stock before production runs and deliver the appropriate stock to machines safely and on time.
Remove finished goods from machines.
Maintain neat, orderly, and safe stacks of stock in storage areas.
Complete paperwork accurately and on time, and maintain accurate stock locations in storage-area paperwork and computer records.
Maximize equipment utilization by operating machinery at available capacity and speed.
Follow the daily production schedule and recommend schedule improvements to meet cost, quality, delivery, and service goals.
Assist other forklift operators and act as backup to the Shipping Lead Person.
Complete reports accurately and on time, including production, machine operational status, safety, and quality data.
Follow company policies and procedures, including safety and housekeeping requirements.
Perform additional duties assigned by management.