Clamp Truck Driver

ND Paper•Sturtevant, WI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clamp Truck Driver handles paper roll receiving, inspection, storage, inventory placement, and corrugator-side staging at a box plant. Operating a powered industrial truck equipped with a roll clamp, the driver unloads inbound deliveries, verifies rolls against purchase orders and shipping documents, identifies damaged or non-conforming rolls, stores rolls in assigned locations, and stages and places the correct rolls at corrugator stands according to the production schedule. Paper rolls weigh approximately 1,500 to 5,000 pounds, so the role requires precise clamping, controlled handling, spatial judgment, and reliable coordination with the corrugator crew. The position works primarily at the wet end and is a critical link between inbound raw materials and corrugator production. Responsibilities also include equipment inspections and care, safe operation, dock and storage housekeeping, accurate receiving and placement logs, inventory communication, and shift handoffs. The job posting identifies the shift as 3rd shift and describes work in a hot, noisy industrial plant environment, including frequent outdoor dock work in variable weather. ND Paper is a manufacturer of pulp, paper, and packaging products and a wholly owned subsidiary of Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Limited. The company describes a workforce of 1,100 employees and operations at mills, a packaging plant, and sheeting facilities. The role can provide foundational knowledge of paper grades, corrugator consumption, and plant material flow, with potential development paths in corrugator operations, warehouse leadership, and receiving or inventory coordination.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid powered industrial truck (clamp truck) certification, or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.
At least 1 year of clamp truck or forklift operation experience in a manufacturing, paper, or distribution environment.
Ability to operate a roll clamp attachment with precision.
Ability to read purchase orders, bills of lading, run cards, and inventory documents accurately.
Physical ability to work a full shift in a fast-paced, hot, noisy industrial environment.
Reliable and punctual attendance.
Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including continuously operating a clamp truck and visually inspecting rolls; frequently standing and walking on concrete, climbing in and out of the cab, working outdoors in variable weather, working near roll stands in high noise, and operating around moving equipment and pedestrian traffic; and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.
Maintain valid plant clamp truck certification while performing the role.
Wear required PPE, including safety glasses, steel-toed footwear, and a high-visibility vest in dock and traffic areas.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience handling paper rolls in a corrugated, tissue, or printing/converting facility.
Familiarity with corrugated paper grades, including liner and medium grades.
Experience using a WMS or ERP inventory system for receiving and inventory tracking.
Familiarity with FIFO inventory management in a paper roll environment.
Experience operating reach trucks, order pickers, or other powered industrial equipment in addition to clamp trucks.
Bilingual Mandarin/English ability.
Prior roll handling experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate safety as a core value and help maintain a safe work environment.
Unload inbound paper rolls from flatbed, step-deck, or van trailers using a roll clamp truck.
Verify received roll count, species, grade, basis weight, width, and flute designation against purchase orders and bills of lading.
Inspect inbound rolls for visible damage and segregate and tag damaged or non-conforming rolls; notify the appropriate supervisor or purchasing contact.
Accurately complete and sign bills of lading and document shortages, overages, damage, and delivery details in receiving logs.
Transport rolls to designated storage locations and place them in assigned rack positions or floor storage rows.
Store rolls in stable positions, maintain FIFO rotation, keep aisles and storage areas organized, and avoid blocking safety equipment and exits.
Conduct inventory counts as directed and report discrepancies between physical inventory and system records.
Review the production schedule and stage the correct rolls in sequence near corrugator roll stands before they are needed.
Load rolls onto corrugator stands with the roll centered, core engaged, and roll plumb and secure; confirm roll identity against the run card.
Coordinate splice staging with Single Facer and Double Backer operators and remove empty cores and roll remnants promptly.
Inspect rolls before stand placement, remove compromised rolls from use, communicate condition concerns, and report recurring supplier or paper-quality issues.
Operate the clamp truck safely, use appropriate clamp pressure, complete and sign pre-shift inspections, report defects, and keep the equipment fueled or charged according to plant procedure.
Report near-misses, equipment damage, property contact incidents, safety hazards, and incidents promptly.
Maintain dock and storage-area housekeeping, clear debris, and correctly use dock plates, dock levelers, trailer chocks, and glad-hand locks during unloading.
Maintain valid plant clamp truck certification, follow traffic and pedestrian safety rules, use required PPE, and prevent unsafe positioning of rolls or loads.
Maintain accurate receiving and roll-placement logs, communicate inventory levels and shortages, and notify the CR Operator when scheduled rolls are unavailable, damaged, or incorrect.
Brief the incoming driver at shift change on roll staging, delivery status, damaged or held inventory, and open issues.
Coordinate with the Corrugator Superintendent, CR Operator, Single Facer Operator, Double Backer Operator, Shift Supervisor, purchasing or procurement, and inbound carriers as required.