Clamp Operator - 3rd

Smurfit Westrock Company; Deer Park (NY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-term bonus incentive

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts or health S

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation after 1 year

Paid holidays

Job summary

WestRock is seeking a Clamp Truck Operator to safely move and position products across the facility, using powered forklifts and clamp forklifts. The role requires reading a tape measure, basic math and computer skills, and strict safety adherence.

You must lift up to 75 lbs, work in a non-temperature controlled environment, and be willing to overtime and rotate shifts. The starting rate is $25.71 per hour, with benefits including health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts

Qualifications

• Must read a tape measure and perform basic math and operate a computer.
• Ability to work safely and follow safety regulations.
• Ability to work in a non temperature controlled environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs and maneuver stairs, stand, walk, bend and kneel.
• Willingness to work daily overtime, weekends, and various shifts.
• Forklift experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered industrial forklift and clamp forklift safely and efficiently.
• Complete forklift checklists and follow safety procedures.
• Supply corrugator and forming machines with raw material; transfer finished product to storage.
• Inspect tags, ensure quality packaging, and weigh scrap reports daily.
• Read and interpret load tags and document transactions timely.
• Maintain housekeeping per plant guidelines and support inline equipment.

Skills

Tape measure

Math skills

Computer skills

Safety compliance

Physical stamina

Forklift experience

Communication

Job description

CLAMP TRUCK OPERATOR

SUMMARY:

responsible for handling and moving all products as needed for the facility by performing the following key responsibilities.

How you will impact WestRock:

• Capable of safely and efficiently operating a powered industrial forklift and clamp forklift
• Perform all required forklift checklists.
• Follow all safety procedures and promote safety & safety programs throughout the facility. Support all converting and in-line equipment to ensure accurate, steady supply of WIP and packing supplies.
• Remove completed product from all converting equipment and transfer to designated storage areas.
• Supply Corrugator and Forming machine with raw material.
• Inspect product to ensure tags are in place and accurately identify the material.
• Scan product and place finished product in the bin location.
• Transport product to the staging area
• Verify truck conditions and safety measures are in place prior to loading trucks.
• Load scrap in bays or truck.
• Read, interpret, and understand all product load tags.
• Minimize product damage through safe and careful handling.
• Inspect finished product to ensure quality packaging specifications are met.
• Ensure all paperwork and system transactions are completed timely and accurately.
• Accurately weigh and thoroughly fill out daily scrap reports and turn in to operator or supervisor prior to shift end.
• Maintain housekeeping excellence in accordance with Plant guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Ability to read a tape measure and have basic math and computer skills.
• Ability to work safely and comply with all safety regulations.
• Ability to work in non temperature controlled environment
• Ability to lift, push or pull up to 75lbs, navigate stairs, stand, walk, bend, and kneel throughout the entire shift.
• Required to work daily overtime, weekend work and various shifts depending on your position.
• Forklift experience is a plus
• Effective communication skills and excellent coordination skills.

The starting rate is $25.71 per hour, depending on your role, level, and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 5 days of paid vacation will be granted after 1 year of service, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience, and education.

• short-term bonus incentive
• health insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts
• retirement savings plans
• life and disability insurance programs
• paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law
• 5 days of paid vacation will be granted after 1 year of service
• 11 days of paid holidays

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.