Material Handler 1st Shift

Pratt Industries • Hebron, KY

13d

About The Position

Material Handlers support the facility by maintaining accurate records of the location of each unit moved to ensure inventory accuracy. They also perform basic forklift equipment maintenance and general housekeeping duties. The role involves moving products and units between staging areas, working in different plant areas on varied projects and customer orders, following production schedules, and maintaining quality and safety standards. Overtime may be required, sometimes on short notice, and holiday work may occasionally be unavoidable.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience driving and operating a forklift.
• Pratt forklift certification.
• Strong attention and control to prevent damage to materials and equipment.
• 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; calculate percentages, measurements, volume, and rates; and apply high school math concepts.
• Ability to use common sense 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.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary, sometimes on short notice, and holidays when unavoidable.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in the packaging industry.
• Previous Pratt experience and/or two years of forklift operation.
• Experience with scanner or barcode warehouse management inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Work safely, remain aware of surroundings, follow Pratt Industries safety rules and operating procedures, and help hold co-workers accountable for safety; participate in the Plant Safety Committee.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Processes (GMPs).
• Learn and follow quality procedures and policies, identify poor quality, and prevent defective products from reaching customers.
• Perform varied tasks in the assigned department and potentially work in multiple plant areas on different projects and customer orders.
• Perform general duties as required.
• Keep work areas clean and free of tripping hazards during the shift and complete end-of-shift cleaning; maintain housekeeping in areas used, including break rooms, bathrooms, and refrigerators.
• Move units and products of various sizes from different sources to the next staging area.
• Maintain accurate records of the location of each moved unit for inventory accuracy.
• Perform basic forklift equipment maintenance and general housekeeping duties.
• 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 necessary.
• Perform additional duties assigned by management.

Benefits

• Paid holidays from day one.
• Insurance benefits and wellness reimbursement program within one month of hire.
• 401(k) with match after three months.
• Paid vacation days after six months.
• Full tuition reimbursement after 12 months.
• Paid childbearing and parenting leave after 12 months.
• Secure jobs and a safe work environment.
• Growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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