Clamp Operator - 3rd Shift

Smurfit Westrock • Dayton, NJ

7d

About The Position

The Clamp Operator is responsible for handling and moving products throughout the facility. The role supports converting and in-line equipment by maintaining a steady supply of work-in-process materials and packing supplies, moving completed products to storage or staging areas, and supplying machinery with raw materials. The operator uses powered industrial forklifts and clamp forklifts, follows safety procedures, and handles products carefully to minimize damage.

The position also involves inspecting and identifying products, scanning finished goods into bin locations, verifying truck conditions before loading, loading scrap, completing paperwork and system transactions, submitting accurate daily scrap reports, and maintaining facility housekeeping standards. This is a third-shift position, Monday through Friday, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., with frequent overtime of up to four additional hours daily.

Requirements

• Effective communication skills.
• Excellent coordination skills.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift experience.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate powered industrial forklifts and clamp forklifts.
• Complete all required forklift checklists.
• Follow safety procedures and promote safety programs throughout the facility.
• Support converting and in-line equipment by ensuring an accurate, steady supply of work-in-process materials and packing supplies.
• Remove completed product from converting equipment and transfer it to designated storage areas.
• Supply the Corrugator and Forming machine with raw material.
• Inspect products to ensure tags are present and materials are accurately identified.
• Scan products and place finished products in their bin locations.
• Transport products to the staging area.
• Verify truck conditions and safety measures before loading trucks.
• Load scrap into bays or trucks.
• Read, interpret, and understand product load tags.
• Handle products safely and carefully to minimize damage.
• Inspect finished products to ensure packaging specifications are met.
• Complete paperwork and system transactions accurately and on time.
• Weigh scrap, complete daily scrap reports, and submit them to an operator or supervisor before shift end.
• Maintain housekeeping in accordance with plant guidelines.

Benefits

• Short-term bonus incentive may be included.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life and disability insurance programs.
• Paid sick leave as required by applicable state or local law.
• Five days of paid vacation after one year of service.
• Twelve days of paid holidays, subject to annual change.
• Comprehensive training and learning and development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed