Forklift Operator

Pratt Industries•Newnan, GA

About The Position

The Forklift Operator moves units and products from various sources to designated staging areas and maintains accurate location records to support inventory accuracy. The role may involve working in multiple plant areas and on varied projects and customer orders. The operator performs basic forklift maintenance, follows production schedules, and carries out general duties as needed. The position requires consistent adherence to safety rules, operating procedures, GMPs, quality policies, and company policies. The operator is expected to identify and prevent poor-quality product from reaching customers, maintain clean and hazard-free work areas, and help ensure good housekeeping in areas used by employees. The employee must maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License and be available for overtime, including work on holidays when necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Experience driving and operating a forklift.
Ability to multitask, communicate positively with others, solve problems, read and understand a tape measure, and manage time effectively.
Ability to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
Ability to read a tape measure quickly and accurately and calculate percentages, measurements, volume, and rate using high school math concepts.
Ability to use common-sense understanding to follow 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, product quality specifications, and quality standards.
Ability to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.
Ability to pass substance abuse screening according to company policy.
High degree of attention and control to prevent damage to materials and equipment.

Nice To Haves

Previous Pratt Industries experience and/or one year of forklift operation.
Experience with scanner or barcode warehouse management inventory systems.
Experience in the packaging, plastics, paper, converting, warehouse, or manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities

Work safely, remain aware of surroundings, follow company safety rules and operating procedures, and help hold co-workers accountable for safety.
Participate in the Plant Safety Committee.
Follow Good Manufacturing Processes (GMPs) and company quality procedures and policies.
Identify quality issues and prevent defective product from reaching customers.
Perform varied tasks in assigned departments, potentially working in multiple plant areas on projects and customer orders.
Perform general duties and responsibilities as required, including additional duties assigned by management.
Keep work areas clean and free of tripping hazards during and at the end of shifts, and maintain good housekeeping in other utilized areas.
Move units and products to the next staging area.
Maintain accurate records of the location of each unit moved for inventory accuracy.
Perform basic forklift equipment maintenance.
Comply with company policies and procedures, including safety and housekeeping requirements.
Adhere to the production schedule.
Work overtime as necessary, sometimes on short notice, and work holidays when required.