Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Safety & Compliance

Safety & Compliance: Follow all safety and operational guidelines to ensure a safe working environment as well as becoming Pratt Forklift Certified.

Key Duties And Success Factors

• Maintain a high level of attention to detail, ensuring that materials and equipment are handled with care to prevent damage.
• Support general operations by performing duties efficiently and accurately.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure necessary equipment maintenance is completed in a timely manner.
• Participate in training programs to stay up to date with company procedures and safety protocols.
• Support coworkers in various tasks and be available to work weekend shifts when needed.

What You’ll Give

• A Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Dedication to maintaining equipment and production area cleanliness.
• Leadership in training and assisting fellow team members, including machine operators and helpers.
• Active participation in meeting production schedules and resolving challenges proactively.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful

• High school diploma or GED required. Candidates with previous experience in the corrugating industry, forklift operation, or working with warehouse management systems are preferred.
• Basic Troubleshooting: Ability to identify maintenance needs and take appropriate action.

Skills

• Strong communication, problem-solving, multitasking, and time management skills.
• Must be able to work in extreme temperatures.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, reach, and lift materials.
• Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision.

Additional Information

• Certifications: Lift Truck Operator License (must be maintained).

Pay

$16.00/Hr

Schedule

Shift/Hours: Monday – Friday 6:00am – 2:30pm

Benefits

• Insurance Benefits and wellness reimbursement within one month
• Paid holidays from day one and 401(k) with match at 3 months
• Tuition reimbursement at one year
• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, short-term disability and HSAPaid Childbearing/parental leave at one year
• Healthy Lifestyle program with up to $1,200 awarded each year to your HSA
• Employee Assistance Programs to help you manage your life at work and at home
• Safety and PPE Reimbursements
• Cell phone discount with 2 major providers
• Monthly incentive bonus if plant goals are met

Give And Get

Give And Get What You’ll Get: Insurance Benefits and wellness reimbursement within one month Paid holidays from day one and 401(k) with match at 3 months Tuition reimbursement at one year Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, short-term disability and HSAPaid Childbearing/parental leave at one yearHealthy Lifestyle program with up to $1,200 awarded each year to your HSAEmployee Assistance Programs to help you manage your life at work and at homeSafety and PPE Reimbursements Cell phone discount with 2 major providersMonthly incentive bonus if plant goals are met

Next Steps

Ready to join a team that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement? If you’re looking to grow your career in a dynamic environment, apply now! We are excited to see how you can contribute to our success and help take Pratt Industries to the next level. Pratt Industries provides equal employment (and affirmative action) opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veterans status, or disability.