Forklift Operator 2nd and 3rd Shift
Pratt Industries, Macungie, PA, United States
Summary
Responsible for all activities associated with safely operating and caring for the forklift.
Position
FORKLIFT OPERATOR
Reports to: Shipping Supervisor
Pay: $20.30 + $0.50 shift differential
2nd and 3rd shifts available
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.
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 Experience
High school diploma or GED.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.
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
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.
Physical Demands
Regularly required to stand, walk, talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Occasionally required to sit. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, wet and/or humid conditions, occasionally exposed to high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration. Noise level usually loud.
Performance Measurements
Operating standards – must meet or exceed operating standards in quality, cost, safety, customer satisfaction and productivity.
Personal growth – goal development and agreement by employee and superior each year.
Employee relations – evaluated on appropriate human interaction, respect and communication.
Creativity – evaluated by active participation in advancing business through new and innovative ideas.
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Responsible for all activities associated with safely operating and caring for the forklift.
Position
FORKLIFT OPERATOR
Reports to: Shipping Supervisor
Pay: $20.30 + $0.50 shift differential
2nd and 3rd shifts available
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.
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 Experience
High school diploma or GED.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.
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
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.
Physical Demands
Regularly required to stand, walk, talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Occasionally required to sit. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, wet and/or humid conditions, occasionally exposed to high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration. Noise level usually loud.
Performance Measurements
Operating standards – must meet or exceed operating standards in quality, cost, safety, customer satisfaction and productivity.
Personal growth – goal development and agreement by employee and superior each year.
Employee relations – evaluated on appropriate human interaction, respect and communication.
Creativity – evaluated by active participation in advancing business through new and innovative ideas.
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