Recycling Forklift Operator - Gary, Indiana

**Recycling Forklift Operator - Gary, Indiana**CAROUSEL_PARAGRAPH* Gary, Indiana* Manufacturing* 5000811265606Pratt 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 shipmentsMove merchandize to storage locationsBuilding, picking, and packing palletsPerform quality checks on inbound goodsCarryout simple maintenance on the forklift, like recharging its battery and refuelingIdentify and report mechanical and electrical faults to the supervisor or to the right techniciansPack goods in the area/warehouse by hand when situation demandsIdentify and report damage or safety concerns to managers and supervisorsMove product from the area/warehouse to other units within the company either by using the forklift or by handStacking empty pallets and relocation of palletsPack and move other items other than goods as instructed by supervisors, such as packing hazardous wastesWeigh goods and record the weight in a log sheet.Follow all company safety guidelinesAbility to read production sheetsBasic Computer SkillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to add, subtract, & multiplyAble to work extended work hours and weekends, as neededSelf-motivatedAble to work in varying temperaturesProfessional Attitude & conductAbility to reconcile roll tags at end of shiftFollow all company policies per Employee Handbook & Code of Conduct.Follow all company safety guidelines.Performs other job-related duties as assigned.