Forklift Operator

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