Forklift Operator 2nd Shift

Shipping Forklift Operator

As a Shipping Forklift Operator, you'll play a key role in ensuring our customers receive the right products, on time and in excellent condition. You'll safely move, stage, and load finished corrugated products while helping maintain inventory accuracy and supporting an efficient shipping operation. Every load you move contributes directly to customer satisfaction.

Shift: 2nd Shift (2:00 PM – 10:00 PM). Overtime and weekend work may be required based on business needs

Pay: Starting at $17.50 per hour

What You'll Do

• Safely operate a forklift to move, stage, and load finished corrugated products for shipment
• Verify products, quantities, and shipping paperwork before loading
• Load trailers safely while protecting product quality and minimizing damage
• Organize inventory and stage products for efficient shipping
• Complete daily forklift inspections and report equipment concerns
• Work with production and shipping teams to meet customer delivery schedules
• Help maintain an organized, clean, and efficient shipping area
• Support continuous improvement efforts and assist with additional responsibilities as business needs require

What Will Set You Apart

• Previous forklift or powered industrial truck experience.
• Experience working in shipping, receiving, warehousing, or manufacturing environment.
• Experience handling and staging finished products for shipment.
• Familiarity with scanners, inventory systems, or basic computer systems.
• Strong attention to detail when verifying products, quantities, and shipping information.
• Ability to work independently while communicating effectively with the shipping team.
• Comfortable working around moving equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Corrugated or paper product handling experience a plus.

What to Expect on the Job

This is a hands-on position in a fast-paced manufacturing and warehouse environment. You'll spend most of your shift on operating a forklift and moving, staging, and loading finished products. The position requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching, and getting on and off the forklift throughout the shift.

Our facility is not climate-controlled, so temperatures may vary throughout the year. You'll work around moving equipment where noise, dust, vibration, and other typical manufacturing conditions are present. Required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hearing protection, safety glasses, and protective footwear, must be worn in designated areas.

What We Offer

In addition to meaningful work and a sustainable mission, we offer competitive compensation plans, a full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, All State, Pre-Paid Legal, and 401(k) with a company match. Benefits are effective the first day of the month following your hire date. You will also enjoy paid vacation, paid holidays, and childbearing and parental leave.

Unpack Your Potential with Pratt Industries

At Pratt Industries, we're proud to continue the legacy of service to the Oklahoma City community started by Love Box in 1954. We create sustainable packaging solutions using recycled materials, reduce waste, and help protect the environment.

Join our team at Pratt Oklahoma City, where more than 150 dedicated employees work together to support our mission of becoming the best vertically integrated paper, packaging, and resource recovery company in the Western Hemisphere.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Explore opportunities with Pratt Industries and learn more about our company, our people, and our purpose. Discover what makes our team unique and see how you can be part of our mission to create sustainable solutions for the future.

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