Forklift Driver-20351

Pratt Industries•Albert Lea, MN

About The Position

Responsible for safely operating and caring for a forklift. This hourly forklift operator position starts at $24.00 per hour and is for the 2nd shift. No computer will be issued and no cell phone reimbursement will be provided. The role involves moving stock to and from production machines, maintaining orderly and safe storage areas, tracking stock locations, completing inspections and reports, and supporting production schedules. The employee must follow company policies and procedures, including safety and housekeeping requirements, and may perform additional duties assigned by management.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Qualified to properly operate a forklift.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or graphic instructions and address problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.
Working knowledge of equipment design and capabilities, product layouts and production specifications, and product quality specifications and standards.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.

Responsibilities

Safely operate and care for a forklift, and be qualified to operate it properly.
Complete and document a forklift inspection form before the start of a shift and when operating a different forklift; submit maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs.
Locate stock before the production run begins.
Deliver the appropriate stock to the 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 accurately and promptly.
Maintain accurate stock locations in the storage area using the computer and supporting paperwork.
Maximize equipment utilization by operating machinery at available capacity and speed.
Adhere to the daily production schedule and recommend schedule improvements to meet cost, quality, delivery, and service goals.
Assist other forklift operators as needed and serve as backup to the Shipping Lead Person.
Complete required reports accurately and promptly, including Production Data, Machine Operational Status, and Quality Data.
Comply with company policies and procedures, including safety and housekeeping requirements, and perform additional duties assigned by management.