Clamp Truck Operator - 2nd Shift

Pratt Industries•Cedar Hill, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

In General Utility at Pratt Industries – Cedar Hill, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of production machinery. This position involves a variety of tasks, including machine setup, operation, cleanup, and troubleshooting, with a focus on safety, meeting customer demand and maintaining high-quality standards. You’ll work in a fast-paced environment, constantly striving for improvements in equipment efficiency while ensuring safety and cleanliness in your work area.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
Candidates with prior work experience in the converting industry, previous industrial power truck or heavy equipment operating experience, or at least 6 months of relevant experience are preferred.
Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
Must be able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy and calculate figures like percentages, volume, and rate.
Should be able to apply common sense to solve problems in a standardized situation.
Must be able to regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities are required, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.
A current Lift Truck/Clamp Truck Operator License is required.

Responsibilities

Operate the clamp truck in a safe manner, complete daily inspection reports, maintain a clean and organized work area, and follow all company policies.
Learn proper response for emergency chemical spills or skin contact.
Accurately mark buttrolls with size, diameter, lineal footage, and grade.
Check for and note any physical damage to rolls when unloading.
Unload rolls from trailers and rail cars, adhere to the daily production schedule, and assist the conversion operator as instructed.
Turn in roll stock tallies to the appropriate department.
Learn to read converting lineups, make starch as needed per company formula, and assist in the wet end training of other personnel.
Complete clamp truck inspection reports at the beginning of each shift and turn in maintenance work orders.
Monitor inventory levels of starch and chemicals, and maintain the wastewater treatment facility.
Be flexible to assist with various duties as assigned by management, including supporting the conversion operator and other personnel.
Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Dedication to maintaining equipment and production area cleanliness.
Leadership in training and assisting fellow team members, including machine operators and helpers.
Active participation in meeting production schedules and resolving challenges proactively.

Benefits

Insurance Benefits and wellness reimbursement within one month
Paid holidays from day one
401(k) with match at 3 months
Tuition reimbursement at one year
Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, short-term disability and HSA
Paid Childbearing/parental leave at one year
Healthy Lifestyle program with up to $1,200 awarded each year to your HSA
Employee Assistance Programs to help you manage your life at work and at home
Safety and PPE Reimbursements
Cell phone discount with 2 major providers
Monthly incentive bonus if plant goals are met
medical, dental, vision, life, disability, All State, Pre-Paid Legal, and 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, paid holidays, and childbearing and parental leave.