Warehouse Forklift Operator

Pratt Industries • Dundee, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for all activities associated with safely operating and caring for the forklift. 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. Responsible for performing basic equipment maintenance and general housekeeping duties. Assist general operations when needed.

Requirements

• Must be capable of getting forklift certified and very safety conscious.
• Ability to maintain and/or identify equipment maintenance needs.
• Multi-task, interpersonal communication, problem solving, tape measure, and time management skills.
• Must be able to function in extreme temperatures.
• Must be available for weekend work schedules.
• 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.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• High school or equivalent (Required)
• Experience as a forklift operator

Nice To Haves

• Two years preferred forklift operation.
• Experience with “scanner” or “barcode” warehouse management inventory systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and care for the forklift.
• Move various sized units and/or products from various sources to the next staging area.
• Maintain accurate records of unit locations.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance.
• Perform general housekeeping duties.
• Assist general operations when needed.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• $500 wellness reimbursement
• Discounted gym memberships
• $500 employee referral bonuses
• Full benefits package within ONE MONTH of hire
• Company paid life insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Enrollment into attendance bonus program earning up to $1000 per year in bonuses (after three months)
• Paid time off (after six months)
• $35,000 in tuition reimbursement (after 12 months)
• PAID childbearing leave/parenting leave (after 12 months)
• Career Growth and opportunities for promotions
• Competitive Salary
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Disability
• All State
• Pre-Paid Legal

What This Job Offers

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