Material Handler 1st Shift

Pratt Industries • Hebron, KY

12d

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. The role involves working in assigned departments and potentially across multiple plant areas on varied projects and customer orders. This is a full-time, first-shift position. Employees must be able to work overtime as necessary, sometimes on short notice; the facility serves customers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and holiday work may sometimes be unavoidable.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience driving and operating a forklift.
• High degree of attention and control to prevent damage to materials and equipment.
• Pratt forklift certification.
• 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 understanding to follow written, oral, or graphic instructions and deal with 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Work safely, remain aware of surroundings, comply with safety rules and operating procedures, and help hold coworkers accountable for safety.
• Participate in the Plant Safety Committee.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Processes (GMPs) and comply with company quality procedures and policies.
• Identify and prevent poor-quality products from being sent to customers.
• Perform a variety of duties in the assigned department and potentially work in multiple plant areas on varied projects and customer orders.
• Maintain clean work areas, keep them free of tripping hazards, and clean the area at the end of the shift; maintain good 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 when necessary, sometimes on short notice, and work holidays when required.
• 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 and paid childbearing and parenting leave after 12 months.
• Secure jobs, a safe work environment, and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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