Clamp Truck Driver

Pratt Industries, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Industries, Inc. is seeking a Shipping Driver in New York to store and transport rolls of paper, using a clamp truck, from the machine to the warehouse and onto trailers for shipping to customers.

The role requires reading orders, basic math, and accurate shipping documentation, with a 12-hour rotational shift and an hourly rate of $27.16. Safety and teamwork are essential in a fast-paced plant environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read orders.
• Must possess basic mathematical skills.
• Must have the ability to complete accurate shipping documentation.
• Must be able to operate a clamp truck.

Responsibilities

• Read orders and prepare reports legibly and properly.
• Operate a clamp truck to move rolls of paper safely.
• Complete shipping documentation accurately.

Skills

Read orders

Basic mathematical skills

Shipping documentation

Tools

Clamp truck

Job description

Position: Shipping Driver

Hours: 12 Hour, Rotational Shift

Hourly Rate - $27.16 per hour

General Summary:

The Shipping Driver is responsible for storing and transporting rolls of paper with a Clamp Truck from the machine to the warehouse in a timely manner and rolls of paper onto trailers for shipping to customers.

Required Skills:

• Must be able to read orders.
• Must possess basic mathematical skills,
• Must have the ability to complete accurate shipping documentation.
• Must be able to operate a clamp truck.

Essential Job Functions:

1) Mental Ability – The Shipping Driver must be able to read orders and prepare reports legibly and properly. They must be able to communicate orally with all personnel in the plant. They must be able to operate a calculator for basic mathematical computations. Basic typing skills are essential because all Shipping Drivers operate a computerized scanning machine for raw material tracking.

2) Physical Ability – The Shipping Driver must be able to climb up onto an industrial truck and be able to operate two foot pedals. There could be occasional climbing up a ladder. They must be able to operate both hands/arms for driving and lift controls. They must have excellent depth perception to maneuver the clamp truck and raw materials around crowded areas with co-workers nearby. Must be able to maneuver items manually that are 50 pounds or less.

3) Safety – It is plant policy to work in a safe manner. All Shipping Drivers must ensure guards are in place, follow lock-tag-try procedures, observe hazards such as nip points, and follow plant and department safety rules.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be able to Read, Write and Speak English.
• Multi-digit number recognition
• Good mathematical skills
• Good handwriting.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Ability to constantly observe immediate area for hazards, tight spaces, pedestrians, etc.

Physical Dimensions:

Work is light difficulty. Shipping Drivers must be able to operate a steering wheel, hydraulic levers, foot pedals, and a handheld scanner. They must be able to observe their immediate area for safe operation of a clamp truck in crowded areas. Occasionally, they may be asked to maneuver items by hand and be able to lift up to 50lbs.