Forklift Operator 1st Shift

Pratt Industries • Simpsonville, SC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator receives product from the main banding line, checks load tags, and either loads product into the specified trailers or moves it into inventory. The operator also moves product from inventory to machines and completes required paperwork.

The role includes following and helping ensure adherence to applicable safe-work policies and procedures, inspecting equipment daily, maintaining a safe and clean work area, using scanners to keep inventory accurate, moving completed orders to the next operation, and handling product to minimize damage. Other duties may be assigned by management.

The work area is not climate controlled and can experience temperatures from 30°F to 110°F. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• Must be a licensed powered industrial truck operator; a forklift license is required.
• Must be able to operate a lift truck safely with minimal product damage.
• Must be able to accurately scan load tags and maintain accurate inventories.
• Must be able to read and follow production schedules.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Strong math and algebra skills.
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Receive product from the main banding line.
• Check load tags and load product into specified trailers or move it into inventory.
• Move product from inventory to machines.
• Complete required paperwork.
• Follow and help ensure that coworkers adhere to applicable safe-work policies and procedures.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area.
• Use scanners and maintain accurate inventories.
• Ensure all orders produced are moved to the next operation.
• Handle product to minimize damage.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• 401(k) with partial match after 3 months; company description also mentions a 401(k) with company match.
• Dental insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Flexible spending account.
• Health insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Life insurance.
• Parental leave.
• Vision insurance.
• Paid vacation days after 6 months.
• Paid holidays.
• Competitive compensation plans with incentive opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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