Forklift Driver-20351

Pratt Industries•Albert Lea, MN

About The Position

The Forklift Driver is responsible for safely operating and caring for a forklift and supporting production and material movement. The role includes inspecting equipment, moving stock to and from machines, maintaining organized storage areas, tracking stock locations, and completing production and quality documentation. The position is hourly, starts at $24.00 per hour, and is for the second shift. No computer will be issued and no cell phone reimbursement is provided.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be qualified to operate a forklift properly.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or graphic instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.
Working knowledge of equipment design and capabilities and how to translate them into efficient operation.
Working knowledge of product layouts, production specifications, product quality specifications, and quality standards.
Regularly stand, walk, and talk or hear; frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; occasionally sit.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience in the corrugated industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate and care for the forklift safely and be qualified to operate it properly.
Complete and document a forklift inspection 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 paperwork accurately and on time.
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 optimizations to meet cost, quality, delivery, and service goals.
Assist other forklift operators as needed and serve as backup to the Shipping Lead Person.
Complete reports accurately and on time, 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.