Forklift Operator

Pratt Industries • Warner Robins, GA

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for all activities associated with safely operating and caring for the forklift. This role involves operating and maintaining forklift equipment, ensuring timely delivery of materials, managing stock, and adhering to production schedules and company policies.

Requirements

• Must be qualified to properly operate the forklift.
• Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
• Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
• Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate.
• Able to apply concepts of high school math.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Working knowledge of equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
• Working knowledge of product layouts and production specifications.
• Working knowledge of product quality specifications.
• Working knowledge of quality standards.
• Required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.
• Candidate must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Operation and care of forklift in a safe manner.
• Complete and document a forklift inspection form before start of shift and when operating a new forklift and turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs.
• Locate stock before the start of the run.
• Deliver appropriate stock to 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 in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintain accurate location of stock in storage area by paperwork and computer.
• Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed.
• Adheres to daily production schedule. Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, delivery and service goals.
• Assist other forklift operators as necessary and is backup to Shipping Lead Person.
• Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

Benefits

• Insurance benefits and wellness reimbursement within one month.
• Paid holidays from day one.
• 401(k) with match at 3 months.
• Paid vacation at 6 months.
• Tuition reimbursement at one year.
• Stability in an organization that has continued to outpace growth of the entire industry.
• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, STD, and a HDHP with HSA.

What This Job Offers

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