Recycling Forklift Operator: Gary, IN - Wapakoneta, United States - Pratt Industries

Description

Job Description

Position Summary:

Operate powered industrial equipment to load unload materials and move them to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks, railroad cars or trucks or storage facilities. Safely and accurately load finished product onto trailers for shipping.

Hiring Requirements:

• High School Education or Equivalent.
• At least 3 years of forklift experience required.
• Be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Strictly adhere to safety requirements and the policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Have the willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Be at least age 18 years of age due to nature of working environment.
• Random and Suspicion Drug tests are performed
• Please be aware that you must successfully complete a drug screen and background check in order to be hired into the Pratt Industries.
• The ability to work a full shift, come to work on time, work overtime as needed and the ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation is an essential function of this position

Position Responsibilities:

• Load and unload inbound shipments
• Move merchandize to storage locations
• Building, picking, and packing pallets
• Perform quality checks on inbound goods
• Carryout simple maintenance on the forklift, like recharging its battery and refueling
• Identify and report mechanical and electrical faults to the supervisor or to the right technicians
• Pack goods in the area/warehouse by hand when situation demands
• Identify and report damage or safety concerns to managers and supervisors
• Move product from the area/warehouse to other units within the company either by using the forklift or by hand
• Stacking empty pallets and relocation of pallets
• Pack and move other items other than goods as instructed by supervisors, such as packing hazardous wastes
• Weigh goods and record the weight in a log sheet.
• Ability to read production sheets
• Basic Computer Skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply
• Able to work extended work hours and weekends, as needed
• Self-motivated
• Able to work in varying temperatures
• Professional Attitude conduct
• Ability to reconcile roll tags at end of shift
• Follow all company policies per Employee Handbook Code of Conduct.
• Follow all company safety guidelines.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Rate: $17.73

Type: Full-Time Overtime Permitted

Pratt Recycling is a Pratt Industries company that works with communities and businesses across America to maximize landfill diversion by Harvesting the Urban Forest. The rapidly-expanding division has recycling and recovery facilities in ten states, and our operational footprint stretches from New York to California.

Pratt Recycling is a company with tremendous upward mobility and career possibilities. We have multiple success stories of front line laborers becoming plant managers during their time with the company. A job within Pratt Recycling can be more than simply a job to pay your rent, it can become a career.

Pratt Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• AD D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Gym membership
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Relocationassistance
• Retirement planning
• Safety equipment provided
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

EEOC Statement

Pratt Industries provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.