Mid-Shift Forklift Operator

Pratt Industries•Macungie, PA

10d

About The Position

The Mid-Shift Forklift Operator safely moves units and products from various sources to staging areas, maintains accurate location records for inventory, and performs basic forklift equipment maintenance. The operator follows production schedules, Good Manufacturing Processes (GMPs), safety rules, operating procedures, and quality policies, helping prevent defective products from reaching customers. The role also includes general duties and keeping work areas and shared spaces clean and free of hazards. Overtime may be required, sometimes on short notice, and holiday work may occur because the company serves customers year-round. Additional duties may be assigned by management. The position requires a current Lift Truck Operator License and Pratt forklift certification. Employees must be able to read factory instructions and tape measures, perform basic calculations, follow written, oral, or graphic instructions, and solve problems in standardized situations. The role regularly involves standing, walking, and communicating; frequent hand use, reaching, and bending or kneeling; and regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds. The work environment includes moving mechanical parts, frequent wet or humid conditions, occasional elevated or precarious locations, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration. Noise is usually loud.

Requirements

Pratt forklift certification.
Experience driving and operating a forklift.
Ability to multitask, communicate positively with others, problem-solve, read and understand a tape measure, and manage time effectively.
High school diploma or GED.
Pass substance abuse screening according to company policy.
High degree of attention and control to prevent damage to materials and equipment.
Ability to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
Ability to read a tape measure quickly and accurately; calculate percentages, measurements, volume, and rate; and apply high school math concepts.
Ability to use common-sense understanding to follow written, oral, or graphic instructions and handle problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.
Working knowledge of equipment design and capabilities, product layouts and production specifications, product quality specifications, and quality standards.
Maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including regularly lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Previous Pratt Industries experience or at least two years of forklift operation experience.
Experience with scanner or barcode warehouse management inventory systems.
Experience in the packaging, plastics, paper, converting, warehouse, or manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities

Work safely, follow Pratt Industries safety rules and operating procedures, and promote safety among coworkers.
Participate in the Plant Safety Committee.
Follow Good Manufacturing Processes (GMPs).
Learn and follow quality procedures and policies, identifying quality issues before products leave the facility.
Perform general duties as required.
Keep work areas clean and free of tripping hazards during the shift and at shift end; maintain good housekeeping in areas used, including break rooms, bathrooms, and refrigerators.
Move units and products of various sizes from source locations to staging areas.
Maintain accurate records of the location of each moved unit to support inventory accuracy.
Perform basic forklift equipment maintenance.
Adhere to the production schedule.
Work overtime when necessary, including on short notice, and work holidays when required.
Perform additional duties assigned by management.