Location
Dundee, Florida, United States
Type
Full-time
Job Description
Employer: Pratt Industries POSITION TITLE: Warehouse Forklift Operator REPORTS TO: Operations Manager SUMMARY Responsible for all activities associated with safely operating and caring for the forklift. DESCRIPTION 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. Two years preferred forklift operation. Experience with “scanner” or “barcode” warehouse management inventory systems preferred. Must have the ability to maintain and or identify equipment maintenance needs. Multi-task, interpersonal communication, problem solving, tape measure, and time management skills are needed. Must be able to function in extreme temperatures and must be available for weekend work schedules. 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 CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Will be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License. PHYSICAL DEMANDS 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. 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 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 . EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE High school or equivalent (Required) Experience as a forklift operator BENEFITS * Day one: Paid Holidays, $500 wellness reimbursement, discounted gym memberships and $500 employee referral bonuses. * Full benefits package within ONE MONTH of hire. Including company paid life insurance. * Three months: 401(k) with company matching and enrollment into attendance bonus program earning up to $1000 per year in bonuses. * Six months: Paid time off. * 12 months: $35,000 in tuition reimbursement and PAID childbearing leave/parenting leave. * Career Growth and opportunities for promotions. We hire from within! * Competitive Salary - we pay for skills. The more you learn the more you earn. Qualifications Pratt Industries is America's 5th largest paper and packaging company with more than 9,000 highly skilled green collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. Pratt Industries is one of the largest corrugated packaging companies in America, with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than twenty states. The company operates several of the most modern, cost effective paper mills in the country, as well as a series of sheet and box plants strategically placed throughout the United States offering a wide range of creative packaging solutions. Pratt Industries is committed to recycling and the environment by harvesting the urban forest. Pratt Industries offers competitive compensation plans with incentive opportunities, full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, All State, Pre-Paid Legal, and 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, paid holidays, and childbearing and parental leave. Pratt Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Requirements
Candidates must be forklift certified or capable of becoming certified and possess at least two years of relevant experience. The role requires the ability to work in extreme temperatures, handle weekend schedules, and perform basic mathematical calculations.