Clamp Truck Driver 2nd Shift

Pratt Industries • Valparaiso, IN

2d

About The Position

The Clamp Truck Operator is responsible for safely operating and caring for the clamp truck and supporting corrugator and warehouse operations. The role handles paper rolls, maintains records and inventory information, follows production schedules, and assists the corrugator operator as directed. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and considers only applicants with no experience in the paper and packaging industry. A current Lift Truck/Clamp Truck Operator License is required; training and licensing will be provided.

The operator regularly works around moving mechanical parts in a usually loud environment, with frequent exposure to wet or humid conditions. Duties involve standing, walking, handling materials, and lifting up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally. Performance is evaluated against operating standards for quality, cost, safety, customer satisfaction, and productivity, as well as personal growth, employee relations, and creativity.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• No experience in the paper and packaging industry; only individuals without such experience will be considered.
• Ability to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
• Ability to read a tape measure quickly and accurately and calculate percentages, measurements, volume, and rate using high school math concepts.
• Ability to use common-sense reasoning to follow written, oral, or graphic instructions and address problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Working knowledge of equipment design and capabilities, product layouts and production specifications, product quality specifications, and quality standards.
• Current Lift Truck/Clamp Truck Operator License required; training and licensing will be provided.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including regularly lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
• Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Transport paper rolls to the corrugator, taking buttrolls first, and record rolls on the proper forms.
• Learn to read corrugator lineups.
• Mark buttrolls with size, diameter, lineal footage, and grade before returning them to stock.
• Unload rolls from trailers and/or rail cars and check and note physical damage.
• Scan rolls to location.
• Use Mill wide for consumption and roll stock receipts.
• Operate the clamp truck safely.
• Complete a clamp truck inspection report at the beginning of each shift and submit maintenance work orders for needed repairs.
• Keep the warehouse organized and clean.
• Submit roll stock tallies to the corrugator supervisor or Scheduling Department.
• Maximize equipment utilization by operating machinery at available capacity and speed.
• Follow the daily production schedule and recommend schedule improvements to meet cost, quality, delivery, and service goals.
• Assist the corrugator operator as instructed by supervision.
• Read related MSDS and learn the proper response to emergency chemical spills or skin contact.
• Comply with company policies and procedures, including safety and good housekeeping.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation plans with incentive opportunities.
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, FSA, All State, and Pre-Paid Legal.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED