What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator/ Baler Operator position at Pratt Industries?
Essential Functions/Position Responsibilities:
- Able to safely operate forklift to pick up pallets and carts.
- Identify commodity ticket placed on units by supervisor and weigh unit on scale.
- Accurately input weight on commodity ticket and baler summary sheet.
- Place material safely into the baler.
- Replace bale wire on machine, as needed.
- Troubleshoot baler issues immediately.
- Thorough and proper housekeeping standards within the whole plant, but main focus in baler room.
- Weigh recycled bale(s) as they come out of baler, then load onto trailer.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
- Basic Computer Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Attention to detail.
- Ability to add, subtract, & multiply
- Able to work extended hours as needed
- Self-motivated
- Able to work in varying temperatures
- Professional Attitude & conduct
- Ability to reconcile all work before it is turned into supervisor.
- Follow all company policies per Employee Handbook & Code of Conduct.
- Follow all company safety guidelines.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Hiring Requirements/Preferences
- HS Diploma or GED
- At least 1 year of forklift experience required.
- Previous Baler Operator experience preferred.
- Professional Attitude & conduct to co-workers, supervisors and the general public at all times.
- Multi-task, interpersonal communication, problem solving, and time management skills are needed.
- High degree of safety awareness and safety discipline
- Strictly adhere to safety requirements and the policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
- Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by PRATT Safety and OSHA.
- Have the willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
- You will be expected to be flexible to the needs of our business, as we continually strive to meet and exceed the needs of our customers.
- Please be aware that you must successfully complete a drug screen and background check in order to be hired into the Pratt Industries.
- Be at least age 18 years of age due to nature of working environment.
Pratt Perks:
- Paid Holidays from DAY ONE
- Insurance benefits and wellness reimbursement program within ONE MONTH of hire
- 3 Months: 401(k) with match
- 12 months: FULL tuition reimbursement and PAID childbearing/parenting leave