Clamp Truck Driver/Material Handler

Pratt Industries • Henderson, KY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler is responsible for staging Rollstock for the paper mill. They operate intermittently Fork-Lifts, Front End Loaders, Clamp Trucks, and/or Bobcat mobile equipment. They must be able to get on & off equipment regularly, understand inventory procedures, some basic computer skills, and be able to communicate clearly with the team and their supervisor. They must be able to read orders, possess basic mathematical skills, complete documentation, and be able to operate various types of small to medium sized industrial mobile equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read orders and prepare reports legibly and properly.
• Ability to communicate orally with all personnel in the plant.
• Ability to operate a calculator for basic mathematical computations.
• Basic typing skills for basic computer use and/or computerized scanning machine.
• Ability to climb up onto various types of industrial equipment truck.
• Ability to operate steering controls, hand levers, and/or two foot pedals.
• Ability to occasionally climb a ladder.
• Excellent depth perception to maneuver equipment and raw materials around crowded areas.
• Ability to frequently get on and off equipment.
• Use of hand tools, specifically cutting pliers.
• Working knowledge of equipment design and capabilities for efficient operation.
• Working knowledge of product layouts and production specifications.
• Working knowledge of product quality specifications.
• Working knowledge of quality standards.
• Ability to operate a steering wheel, hydraulic levers, foot pedals, and a handheld scanner.
• Ability to observe immediate area for safe operation of mobile industrial equipment in crowded areas.
• Ability to maneuver items by hand.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Prior industrial power truck or heavy equipment operating experience.

Responsibilities

• Staging Rollstock for the paper mill.
• Operating Fork-Lifts, Front End Loaders, Clamp Trucks, and/or Bobcat mobile equipment.
• Understanding inventory procedures.
• Reading orders.
• Completing documentation.
• Ensuring guards are in place.
• Following lock-tag-try procedures.
• Observing hazards such as nip points.
• Following plant and department safety rules.

What This Job Offers

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