Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Pratt Industries•Kansas City, MO

11d

About The Position

Position Summary:Operate powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks, into railroad cars or trucks or storage facilities. Safely and accurately load finished product onto trailers for shipping.Essential Functions/Position Responsibilities:Load and unload inbound shipmentsBuilding, picking, and packing palletsPerform quality checks on inbound goodsCarryout simple maintenance on the forklift, like recharging its battery and refuelingIdentify and report mechanical and electrical faults to the supervisor or to the right techniciansPack goods in the area/warehouse by hand when situation demandsIdentify and report damage or safety concerns to managers and supervisorsMove product from the area/warehouse to other units within the company either by using the forklift or by handStacking empty pallets and relocation of palletsPack and move other items other than goods as instructed by supervisors, such as packing hazardous wastesWeigh goods and record the weight in a log sheet.Follow all company safety guidelinesAbility to read production sheetsBasic Computer SkillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to add, subtract, & multiplyAble to work extended work hours and weekends, as neededSelf-motivatedAble to work in varying temperaturesProfessional Attitude & conductAbility to reconcile roll tags at end of shiftFollow all company policies per Employee Handbook & Code of Conduct.Follow all company safety guidelines.Performs other job-related duties as assigned.Hiring Requirements/PreferencesPass background check, drug screen, & physical,At least 3 years of forklift experience required.Professional Attitude & conductMulti-task, interpersonal communication, problem solving, and time management skills are needed.High degree of safety awareness and safety disciplineDisplay a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors and the general public at all times.Be willing weekends when necessary.The ability to work a full shift, come to work on time, work overtime as needed and the ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation is an essential function of this position.Strictly adhere to safety requirements and the policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.Have the willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by PRATT Safety and OSHA.Be at least age 18 years of age due to nature of working environment.You will be expected to be flexible to the needs of our business, as we continually strive to meet and exceed the needs of our customers.Please be aware that you must successfully complete a drug screen and background check in order to be hired into the Pratt Industries.

Requirements

Pass background check, drug screen, & physical
At least 3 years of forklift experience required
Professional Attitude & conduct
Multi-task, interpersonal communication, problem solving, and time management skills are needed
High degree of safety awareness and safety discipline
Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors and the general public at all times
Be willing weekends when necessary
The ability to work a full shift, come to work on time, work overtime as needed and the ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation is an essential function of this position
Strictly adhere to safety requirements and the policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook
Have the willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required
Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by PRATT Safety and OSHA
Be at least age 18 years of age due to nature of working environment
You will be expected to be flexible to the needs of our business, as we continually strive to meet and exceed the needs of our customers
Please be aware that you must successfully complete a drug screen and background check in order to be hired into the Pratt Industries
Basic Computer Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to add, subtract, & multiply
Able to work extended work hours and weekends, as needed
Self-motivated
Able to work in varying temperatures

Responsibilities

Load and unload inbound shipments
Building, picking, and packing pallets
Perform quality checks on inbound goods
Carryout simple maintenance on the forklift, like recharging its battery and refueling
Identify and report mechanical and electrical faults to the supervisor or to the right technicians
Pack goods in the area/warehouse by hand when situation demands
Identify and report damage or safety concerns to managers and supervisors
Move product from the area/warehouse to other units within the company either by using the forklift or by hand
Stacking empty pallets and relocation of pallets
Pack and move other items other than goods as instructed by supervisors, such as packing hazardous wastes
Weigh goods and record the weight in a log sheet
Follow all company safety guidelines
Ability to read production sheets
Ability to reconcile roll tags at end of shift
Follow all company policies per Employee Handbook & Code of Conduct
Follow all company safety guidelines
Performs other job-related duties as assigned