Forklift Operator - McAllen, TX

LOCATION: MCALLEN, TEXAS
Forklift Operator
Full-Time Position
McAllen, Texas Location Only
Job Summary:
We're seeking a skilled forklift operator to operate and maintain forklifts safely in our facility located in McAllen, Texas. This role is crucial for efficient stock management and production support.
Key Responsibilities:

• Safely operate forklifts and conduct pre-shift inspections
• 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
• Maintain organized storage areas and accurate inventory records
• Assist with shipping duties
• Complete necessary paperwork and reports accurately and on time
• Adhere to company policies, safety protocols, and production schedules

Requirements :

• High school diploma or GED
• Current Lift Truck Operator License
• Ability to read and follow instructions, use basic math skills
• Physical capability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly, occasionally up to 100 pounds
• Comfort working in an environment with moving machinery, noise, and varying conditions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the corrugated industry
• Previous forklift operation experience

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and follow written and oral instruction.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, employees, and outside officials to the company.

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

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job.

• 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 and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 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
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.

• 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.

Performance Measurements
The performance of the Forklift Operator will be measured as follows:

• Operating standards - the employee will need to meet or exceed the Operating Standards in the areas of quality, safety, and productivity. Such standards will be set annually and communicated to the employee.
• Personal growth - while the company will provide the tools to assist the employee to grow professionally the responsibility for moving forward lies with the individual. Each year there will be goals developed and agreed to by the employee and his/her superior.
• Employee relations - through observations the employee will be evaluated regarding his/her behaviors associated with appropriate human interaction, respect and communication.
• Creativity - this will be evaluated by how active the employee is in participating in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas.

Unpack your potential and grow with Pratt Industries - full-time year round jobs with a growing manufacturing company in the sustainable packing industry! A company that cares, Pratt Industries is looking for new talent to join our family.
Why Choose Us?
At Pratt Industries, we care about our employees by providing secure jobs, a safe work environment, and many supportive benefits. By investing in employees, we are able to offer growth opportunities to build a thriving, lifelong career.
Perks of Pratt?

• Paid Holidays from DAY ONE

• Insurance benefits and wellness reimbursement program within ONE MONTH of hire

• 3 Months: MONTHLY Gainsharing Bonus & 401(k) with match

• 12 Months: FULL tuition reimbursement and PAID childbearing and parenting leave