Material Handler - 1st Shift

About the role

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. Strong attention to detail for poor quality; prevent bad quality being sent to the customer. Performs a variety of tasks in the assigned department. Possible to be in multiple areas of the plant during the week working on varied projects and customer orders. Performs general duties and responsibilities as required.

Responsibilities

• Keep work areas clean and free of tripping hazards during shift and perform end‑of‑shift cleaning; maintain good housekeeping in break rooms, bathrooms, refrigerators, etc.
• Move various sized units/products from sources to the next staging area and maintain accurate records of each unit’s location for inventory accuracy.
• Perform basic forklift equipment maintenance and general housekeeping duties.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and housekeeping.
• Adhere to the production schedule.
• Work overtime as necessary, sometimes on short notice; be available for 24×7, 365‑day operations, including holidays when required.
• Perform any additional duties assigned by management.

Requirements

• Previous Pratt Industries experience and/or 1 year of forklift operation preferred.
• Experience with scanner or barcode warehouse management inventory systems preferred.
• Ability to multi‑task, communicate positively, solve problems, read and understand a tape measure, and demonstrate excellent time‑management skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience driving and operating a forklift.
• Pass substance abuse screening per company policy.
• High degree of attention and control to prevent damage to materials and equipment.
• Preferred: experience in packaging, plastics, paper, converting, warehouse, or manufacturing industry.

Skills

• Language Skills: Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
• Mathematical Skills: Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy; calculate figures such as percentages, measurement, volume, and rate; apply high‑school math concepts.
• Reasoning Ability: Apply common‑sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or graphic instructions; solve problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Technical Skills: