Forklift Operator Lead chez Pratt Industries

Lead Forklift Driver
Description
 Work safely at all times, be aware of surroundings and understand and
comply with Pratt Industries Safety rules, operating procedures, and help
hold co-workers responsible for safety related items. Participate in Plant
Safety Committee.
 Follow at all times GMPs (Good Manufacturing Processes)
 Learn and comply with Pratt Industries quality procedures and policies. Stop
bad quality from leaving the facility to the Customer. Catch it on the front
end of manufacturing the product. Strong attention to detail for poor quality;
prevent bad quality being sent to customer.  
 Performs a variety of tasks in the assigned department. Possible to be in
multiple areas of the plant during the week working on varied projects and
customer orders.
 Performs general duties and responsibilities as required.
 Housekeeping and cleaning of work areas – keep clean and free of tripping
hazards during shift and end of shift cleaning of the area. In addition, good
housekeeping of areas employee utilizes; break rooms, bathrooms,
refrigerators etc.
 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 for inventory accuracy.
 Responsible for performing basic forklift equipment maintenance and general
housekeeping duties.
 Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and
maintaining good housekeeping.
 Adheres to production schedule. 
 Must be able to work overtime as necessary, sometimes on short notice. We
serve our customers 24x7 – 365 days a year and sometimes work on
holidays not avoidable.
 Additional duties may be assigned by management.
Requirements:
 Must be Pratt forklift certified
 Previous Pratt and/or two years forklift operation preferred.
 Experience with “scanner” or “barcode” warehouse management inventory
systems preferred.
 Must have the ability to; multi-task, positive interpersonal communication, be
able to problem solve, read and understand a tape measure, excellent time
management skills
 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or GED
Experience driving and operating a forklift
Pass substance abuse screening according to company policy.
High degree of attention and control for prevention of damage to materials and
equipment.
Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:
Experience in the packaging, plastics, paper, converting, warehouse, manufacturing
industry.
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
Will be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 
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.
WORK ENVIRONMENT 
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans