Clamp Truck and Digital Machine Operator 1st Shift 4a-4p

Pratt Industries; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Industries is seeking a warehouse associate to safely operate the clamp truck and assist in digital printing workflows. You will handle paper rolls, read lineups, inspect materials, and maintain accurate records to ensure smooth production.

A minimum high school diploma or GED is required, with preference for packaging industry experience. The role emphasizes safety, basic math, reading comprehension, and teamwork in a fast-paced packaging facility in Conyers, GA.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED required.
• Prior packaging industry experience preferred.
• 6 months experience in manufacturing operation preferred.
• Able to read, write and speak in English and follow instructions.
• Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
• Able to calculate figures and amounts (percentages, volumes).
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to instructions.

Responsibilities

• Take rolls of paper to the digital printer and record rolls on forms.
• Read lineups and mark buttrolls by size, diameter, footage, and grade.
• Unload rolls from trailers and note any damage.
• Scan rolls to location and use Mill wide for receipts.
• Operate the clamp truck safely and perform shift inspections.
• Keep the warehouse organized and clean; log roll stock tallies.
• Maximize equipment utilization and follow the production schedule.
• Read MSDS and respond to chemical spills; follow safety policies.

Skills

Clamp truck operation

Lineup reading

English language

Tape measure reading

Math skills

Reasoning ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Responsible for all activities associated with safely operating and caring for the clamp truck as well as assisting in the operation of the roll to roll digital printing machine.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Take rolls of paper to the digital printer and record all rolls on the proper forms.
• Learn to read lineups.
• Mark buttrolls as to the size, diameter, lineal footage, and grade before returning to stock.
• Unload rolls from trailers, check, and note any physical damage to the rolls.
• Scan rolls to location.
• Use Mill wide for consumption and roll stock receipts.
• Operate the clamp truck in a safe manner.
• Complete clamp truck inspection report at the beginning of each shift and turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs.
• Keep the warehouse organized and clean.
• Turn in roll stock tallies to the Supervisor or Scheduling Department.
• Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed.
• Adheres to daily production schedule. Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, delivery and service goals.
• Assist the operator as instructed by supervision.
• Read related MSDS and learn proper response for emergency chemical spills or skin contact.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

Minimum high school diploma or GED required

Candidates Are Preferred Who Offer The Following

• Prior work experience in the packaging industry.
• 6 months experience in some type of manufacturing operation

Language Skills

Able to read, write and speak in English and follow instructions.

Mathematical Skills

Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy. Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate. Able to apply concepts of high school math.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form. Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.

Technical Skills

The individual must have a working knowledge of the following:

• Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
• Product layouts and production specifications
• Product quality specifications
• Quality standards

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.