Forklift Driver 1st Shift

• High school or equivalent (Required)
• Experience as a forklift operator

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 the each unit moved. Responsible for performing basic equipment maintenance and general housekeeping duties. Assist general operations when needed.

• Must be capable of getting forklift certified and very safety conscious.
• Two years forklift operation preferred.
• 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.

Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.

• 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.

• 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.

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

Will be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.

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.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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.

Pratt is America’s 5th 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. Pratt was founded in the USA more than 30 years ago and, since then, has shown dramatic growth with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than 27 states.