Clamp Truck Driver

ND Paper•Middletown Township, PA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clamp Truck Driver is responsible for receiving, inspecting, storing, and staging paper rolls for the corrugator at the box plant. The role connects inbound raw materials with corrugator production by unloading deliveries, checking rolls against purchase orders and delivery documents, identifying damaged or non-conforming rolls, maintaining organized inventory, and placing the correct rolls at corrugator stands according to the production schedule. Paper rolls weigh approximately 1,500 to 5,000 pounds and are handled using a roll-clamp-equipped powered industrial truck. The position requires precise clamping and placement, strong spatial judgment, attention to detail, and reliable coordination with the corrugator crew. The driver works primarily at the wet end and is expected to communicate accurately and promptly to prevent damage, safety hazards, and production downtime. The role also includes equipment inspections and care, inventory and receiving documentation, dock and storage housekeeping, and compliance with plant safety procedures. The position reports to the Corrugator Lead Supervisor.

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 stated physical requirements, including extended clamp truck operation, standing and walking, repeated cab entry and exit, and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Prior roll-handling experience.
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 Warehouse Management System 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 skills.

Responsibilities

Unload inbound paper rolls from trailers using a roll clamp truck and verify delivery details against purchase orders and bills of lading.
Inspect rolls for visible damage, segregate and tag damaged or non-conforming rolls, and document delivery discrepancies before the carrier departs.
Complete receiving logs for each delivery and maintain accurate receiving and roll-placement logs for each shift.
Transport rolls to assigned warehouse or floor-storage locations and maintain correct placement by grade and width.
Store rolls safely and stably, maintain FIFO rotation, keep aisles clear, and conduct inventory counts as directed.
Review the corrugator production schedule and stage the correct rolls in sequence before production needs them.
Load rolls onto corrugator roll stands accurately, confirming roll identity against the run card and coordinating splice staging with operators.
Remove empty cores and spent roll remnants and return them to designated storage or disposal areas.
Inspect rolls before stand placement, pull compromised rolls, and communicate condition concerns or recurring quality issues.
Operate the clamp truck safely, complete and sign pre-shift inspections, report defects, and maintain appropriate fuel or charge levels.
Maintain the receiving dock and storage areas, remove debris, and correctly use dock plates, levelers, trailer chocks, and glad-hand locks.
Follow plant safety rules, wear required PPE, maintain valid clamp truck certification, and promptly report hazards, near-misses, incidents, or equipment damage.
Communicate low inventory, unavailable or damaged scheduled rolls, receiving discrepancies, and shift handoff information to the appropriate personnel.
Coordinate with the Corrugator Superintendent, CR Operator, Single Facer Operator, Double Backer Operator, Shift Supervisor, purchasing contacts, and inbound drivers.