Clamp Truck Driver

WestRock Company; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical w/ HSA

Dental Vision

Mental Health

401(k) with 5% company match

Paid vacation time & holidays

Life Insurance & AD&D

Short- & Long-term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Norcross, GA is seeking a Clamp Operator to unload paper rolls from trucks and railcars, stack roll stock, and load rolls into industrial machines. Work is performed indoors and outdoors in a fast-paced environment with a strong safety focus.

This role requires at least 2 years operating power industrial equipment, familiarity with scanning systems, basic English, and the ability to lift up to 60 lbs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience operating a power industrial machine (PIT).
• Knowledge of scanning systems.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand basic English.
• Ability to read materials to understand and apply manuals.
• Understanding of reading shipping tags/manifests.
• Able to perform basic math.
• Must wear safety gear as required.
• Ability to sit/drive continuously with occasional walking and lifting up to 60 lbs.
• Work in hot/cold environments.

Responsibilities

• Unload production machines, trailers, and railcars.
• Load/unload using onboard computers (Thors).
• Perform safety inspections for trailers and dock areas.
• Maintain workspace organization and safety.

Skills

PIT operation

Scanning systems

English literacy

Basic math

Inventory software

Safety-conscious

Ability lift 60 lbs

Stamina for standing/walking

Tools

Thors onboard computers

Inventory software

Job description

CLAMP OPERATOR

Starting Pay: $20.50, once qualified $21.66/hr+

Shift:3rd shift M-F 1100pm-7:00am or 2nd shift M-F 3p-11p overtime and weekends as needed

The opportunity

Clamp Truck Operators play a critical role in our production process. They are responsible for unloading paper rolls from trucks and railcars, stacking roll stock, maintaining an organized workspace, and loading rolls into industrial machines. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. The job is fast paced, requires attention to detail, and a relentless focus on safety.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock

• Follow all safety rules and procedures and actively participate in the plant’s safety culture
• Load/unload production machines, trailers, and railcars utilizing onboard computers (Thors)
• Perform safety inspections for trailers, docks, and dock plates
• Utilize proper PPE for equipment safety checks and changing propane tanks
• Alert supervisors to product quality issues
• Maintain housekeeping and organization in the workspace
• Perform various other duties as needed

What you need to succeed

• Minimum 2 years of experience operating a power industrial machine (PIT) - prior experience at a paper mill or corrugated facility strongly preferred
• Knowledge of scanning systems
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand basic English
• Ability to read materials to understand and apply content, such as instruction manuals and procedure manuals.
• Understanding of how to read shipping tags and shipping manifests
• Able to perform basic math
• Must wear safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection and other safety gear as required (We will provide any necessary
• Ability sit/drive continuously with occasional walking, kneeling, crouching, squatting, bending, climbing, and grasping.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Ability to work in an uncontrolled temperature environment (hot or cold)
• Experience with inventory software preferred

What we offer

• Benefit eligibility begins Day 1
• Benefits include:
  • Medical w/ HSA
  • Dental Vision
  • Mental Health
  • 401(k) with 5% company match
  • Paid vacation time & holidays
  • Life Insurance & AD&D
  • Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement.
• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.