Location
Carlisle, Pennsylvania, United States
Type
Full-time
Job Description
Employer: Pratt Industries Join a GREAT team of FORKLIFT OPERATORS at Pratt Industries in Carlisle, PA! Positions starting at $20.35 + Shift Differential (.50 for 2nd & $1.00 for 3rd) Pratt is America’s 4th largest corrugated packaging company and the world’s largest, privately-held producer of 100% recycled containerboard, with more than 9000 highly-skilled, green-collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. So what are the Perks of working at Pratt? * 401(k) & 401(k) matching * Health insurance – 1st of the month after you started * Dental insurance – 1st of the month after you started * Vision insurance – 1st of the month after you started * Paid Holidays – Eligiable day 1 * Disability insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off after 6 months * Parental leave DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Operation and care of forklift in a safe manner. Must be qualified to properly operate the forklift. * Complete and document a forklift inspection form before start of shift and when operating a new forklift and turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs. * Locate stock before the start of the run. * Deliver appropriate stock to appropriate machines safely and on time. * Remove finished goods from machines. * Maintain neat, orderly, and safe stacks of stock in storage areas. * Complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner. * Maintain accurate location of stock in storage area by paperwork and computer. * Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed. * Adheres to daily production schedule. Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, delivery and service goals. * Assist other forklift operators as necessary and is backup to Shipping Lead Person. * Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data. * Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping. * Additional duties may be assigned by management. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE * High school diploma or GED. Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following - Prior work experience as a forklift operator. LANGUAGE SKILLS - Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS * 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. REASONING ABILITY * 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. TECHNICAL SKILLS - The individual must have a working knowledge of the following: * Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation. * Product layouts and production specifications * Product quality specifications * Quality standards PHYSICAL DEMANDS - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. * The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. * The employee is occasionally required to sit. * The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. * Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. * The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. * The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration. * The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Qualifications Pratt is America’s 4th largest corrugated packaging company and the world’s largest, privately-held producer of 100% recycled containerboard, with more than 9000 highly-skilled, green-collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. So what are the Perks of working at Pratt? * 401(k) & 401(k) matching * Health insurance – 1st of the month after you started * Dental insurance – 1st of the month after you started * Vision insurance – 1st of the month after you started * Paid Holidays – Eligiable day 1 * Disability insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off after 6 months * Parental leave
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. Prior experience operating a forklift is preferred, along with the ability to meet physical demands such as lifting up to 100 pounds.