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Shipping Operator

Pratt Industries
Shreveport, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/31/2025

General Summary:

The Shipping & Storage Representative is responsible for storing and transporting rolls of paper from the machine to the warehouse in a timely manner and rolls of paper onto trailers or rail cars for shipping to customers.  The Representative must be able to read orders, possess basic mathematical skills, complete accurate shipping documentation, and be able to operate a clamp truck.

Essential Job Functions:

1)      Mental Ability – The Shipping & Storage Representative must be able to read orders and prepare reports legibly and properly.  They must be able to communicate orally with all personnel in the plant.  They must be able to operate a calculator for basic mathematical computations.  Basic typing skills are essential because all Representatives operate a computerized scanning machine for raw material tracking. 

2)      Physical Ability – The Shipping & Storage Representative must be able to climb up onto an industrial truck and be able to operate two foot pedals.  There could be occasional climbing up a ladder.  They must be able to operate both hands/arms for driving and lift controls.  They must have excellent depth perception to maneuver the clamp truck and raw materials around crowded areas with co-workers nearby.  Must be able to maneuver items manually that are 50 pounds or less.

3)      Safety – It is plant policy to work in a safe manner.  All Shipping & Storage Representatives must ensure guards are in place, follow lock-tag-try procedures, observe hazards such as nip points, and follow plant and department safety rules.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1)      Multi-digit number recognition

2)      Good mathematical skills

3)      Good handwriting.

4)      Ability to work well with others.

5)      Ability to work flexible hours.

6)      Must be prompt.

7)      Ability to constantly observe immediate area for hazards, tight spaces, pedestrians, etc…

Physical Demands

                        N/A      Occasional      Frequent                     Continual        Critical

                                                (  < 20%)         (20% - 75%)               (75% <  )

Physical Dimensions:

Work is light difficulty.  Shipping Representatives must be able to operate a steering wheel, hydraulic levers, foot pedals, and a handheld scanner.  They must be able to observe their immediate area for safe operation of a clamp truck in crowded areas.  Occasionally, they may be asked to maneuver items by hand and be able to lift up to 50lbs.

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

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