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Pratt Industries, Inc.

Stacker Operator

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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What they do

A Forklift or Pallet Jack Operator operates forklift machinery used to lift heavy loads or pallets at a construction site, warehouse or factory.

$44,815 / year median in Kentucky

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

Starting Pay:
$19.00+ per hour
JOB TITLE
Stacker OperatorSUMMARY

Responsible for all activities associated with running production machines including setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements to operations.
DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIESMonitor quality.

Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed.

Train and assist First and Second Helpers with job duties on the machine.

Cross-train on other machines.

Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data.

Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs. Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.

Switch duties with First Helper as necessary.

Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.

Adheres to production schedule. Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality and service goals. Reports any unusual scheduling issues to Supervisor.

Additional duties may be assigned by management.
QUALIFICATIONS
Strong desire to learn and grow in a state-of-the-art, fast-paced environmentHigh School Diploma or GEDEligible to work in the United States.

Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen.

Work overtime as required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEHigh school diploma or GED.Candidates are
PREFERRED
who offer the following:

Prior work experience in the packaging industry.6 months' experience in some type of manufacturing operation.
LANGUAGE
SKILLSAble to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
MATHEMATICAL
SKILLSAble 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
ABILITYAbility 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.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSMay be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.
PHYSICAL
DEMANDSWhile 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 may occasionally be required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 to 60 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 ENVIRONMENTWhile 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.

IND-HendersonPratt is America's 5th largest corrugated packaging company and the world's largest, privately-held producer of 100% recycled containerboard, with more than 9000 highly-skilled, green-collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. Pratt was founded in the USA more than 30 years ago and, since then, has shown dramatic growth with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than 27 states.