Clamp Truck Operator

Careers • Cottage Grove, MN

10d • Onsite

About The Position

North Star Sheets, an affiliate of Schwarz Partners, is hiring a Clamp Truck Operator in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, for second- or third-shift work. The position pays $23.00 per hour, plus a shift differential of $1.00 per hour for second shift or $1.50 per hour for third shift. Second shift runs 3:45 p.m. to 12:15 a.m., Monday through Friday. Third shift runs 11:45 p.m. to 8:15 a.m., Monday through Saturday morning.

The Clamp Truck Operator stages units in the warehouse and loads and unloads trailers safely and efficiently. The operator verifies that units are properly banded, have visible load tags, and have no broken or missing straps. The role includes visually inspecting items, confirming unit and truck counts on trailers or carriers, checking paperwork for accuracy, and performing the final visual quality inspection of loaded and unloaded items.

North Star Sheets describes its workplace as safety-focused, team-oriented, respectful, and employee-friendly, with year-round employment and opportunities for training and advancement. The company is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of Clamp Truck Operator experience.
• Energetic, motivated, dependable, and dedicated to the job and team.
• Ability to work overtime and occasional Saturdays depending on customer demand.
• Ability to train on various shifts during the first 90 days.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging, results-driven environment.
• Mature and professional conduct, with positive interactions with teammates.
• Ability to attend weekly Tuesday team meetings at the specified time for the assigned shift.
• Willingness to work effectively in a team environment and take on tasks needed for team success.

Responsibilities

• Stage units in the warehouse.
• Load and unload trailers safely and efficiently.
• Ensure units are properly banded, have a clear visible load tag, and have no broken or missing straps.
• Perform visual quality inspections of items, including the final inspection of loaded and unloaded items.
• Verify that unit and truck counts are accurate on trailers or carriers.
• Ensure all related paperwork is accurate.
• Attend weekly team meetings on Tuesdays, 30 minutes before the shift for first- and second-shift employees or 30 minutes after the shift for third-shift employees.
• Work overtime and occasional Saturdays as customer demand requires.
• Train on various shifts during the first 90 days.
• Tackle tasks required to support the success of the team.

Benefits

• Year-round employment for job stability.
• Monthly safety training.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match, up to 3%.
• Monthly Team Share bonuses based on plant performance; begins after the first full month of employment.
• Pay for Skills Program, with higher pay as employees learn more jobs in the facility.
• Weekly pay.
• Paid holidays.
• Overtime pay.
• Vacation time.
• Training and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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