Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

Pratt Industries•Lathrop, CA

3h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Forklift Operator at Pratt Industries, America's 5th largest paper and packaging company. The role involves safely operating a forklift, adhering to safety rules, GMPs (Good Manufacturing Processes), and quality procedures, and maintaining accurate inventory records. The company is dedicated to the environment and sustainability, operating modern paper mills and packaging facilities across the United States. The operator will be responsible for moving various sized units and products, performing basic forklift maintenance, and ensuring good housekeeping in work areas. Overtime, including on holidays, may be required to serve customers 24/7.

Requirements

Must be Pratt forklift certified.
Must have the ability to multi-task.
Positive interpersonal communication.
Be able to problem solve.
Read and understand a tape measure.
Excellent time management skills.
High school diploma or GED.
Experience driving and operating a forklift.
Pass substance abuse screening according to company policy.
High degree of attention and control for prevention of damage to materials and equipment.
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.
Will be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.

Nice To Haves

Previous Pratt and/or two years’ forklift operation.
Experience with “scanner” or “barcode” warehouse management inventory systems.
Experience in the packaging, plastics, paper, converting, warehouse, manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities

Work safely at all times, be aware of surroundings and understand and comply with Pratt Industries Safety rules, operating procedures, and help hold co-workers responsible for safety related items.
Participate in Plant Safety Committee.
Follow at all times GMPs (Good Manufacturing Processes).
Learn and comply with Pratt Industries quality procedures and policies.
Stop bad quality from leaving the facility to the Customer.
Catch it on the front end of manufacturing the product.
Performs general duties and responsibilities as required.
Housekeeping and cleaning of work areas – keep clean and free of tripping hazards during shift and end of shift cleaning of the area.
Good housekeeping of areas employee utilizes; break rooms, bathrooms, refrigerators etc.
Moving various sized units and or products from various sources to the next staging area.
Responsible for maintaining accurate records as to the location of each unit moved for inventory accuracy.
Responsible for performing basic forklift equipment maintenance.
Adheres to production schedule.
Must be able to work overtime as necessary, sometimes on short notice.
Serve our customers 24x7 – 365 days a year and sometimes work on holidays not avoidable.
Additional duties may be assigned by management.