Recycling Forklift Operator - Gary, Indiana - Military veterans preferred

**Recycling Forklift Operator - Gary, Indiana**

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* Gary, Indiana

* Manufacturing

* 5000811265606

Pratt Recycling ** Share Job**

** Job Description**

**Position Summary:**

Operate powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks, into railroad cars or trucks or storage facilities. Safely and accurately load finished product onto trailers for shipping.

**Essential Functions/Position Responsibilities:**

Load and unload inbound shipments

Move merchandize to storage locations

Building, picking, and packing pallets

Perform quality checks on inbound goods

Carryout simple maintenance on the forklift, like recharging its battery and refueling

Identify and report mechanical and electrical faults to the supervisor or to the right technicians

Pack goods in the area/warehouse by hand when situation demands

Identify and report damage or safety concerns to managers and supervisors

Move product from the area/warehouse to other units within the company either by using the forklift or by hand

Stacking empty pallets and relocation of pallets

Pack and move other items other than goods as instructed by supervisors, such as packing hazardous wastes

Weigh goods and record the weight in a log sheet.Follow all company safety guidelines

Ability to read production sheets

Basic Computer Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to add, subtract, & multiply

Able to work extended work hours and weekends, as needed

Self-motivated

Able to work in varying temperatures

Professional Attitude & conduct

Ability to reconcile roll tags at end of shift

Follow all company policies per Employee Handbook & Code of Conduct.

Follow all company safety guidelines.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.