Clamp Truck Driver - 12 Hour, Nights

Pregis Corporation; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the packaging industry is seeking a Clamp Truck Driver/Material Handler. The role involves operating clamp trucks, assisting production lines, and ensuring safety standards. Ideal candidates will have strong teamwork and safety awareness skills. The position offers a competitive hourly pay range and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of material handling equipment is a plus.
• Good math, reading, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate clamp truck to transport materials according to work orders.
• Perform daily inspections on the clamp truck.
• Assist production lines with infeed and outfeed of materials.

Skills

Safety Awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Material Handling Equipment

Warehouse Management Systems

Job description

We're Not Just in the Packaging Business-We're in the "Wow" Business

Pregis is Hiring!

Why Join Pregis?

Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high-growth industries, and is innovative, customer-focused, operates with high integrity, and values strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility are at the core of our company DNA.

Position: Clamp Truck Driver/Material Handler

Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 6:00PM - 6:00AM

Location: Carol Stream, IL. This position will be relocating to our new state-of-the-art facility in Elgin, IL in 2025!

Summary of Job

The Clamp Truck Operator's main role is to operate a diesel, propane, or gasoline-powered clamp truck to transport materials on the shop floor according to work order tickets or verbal instructions from supervisors and management. They load and unload trucks with materials or products and support supply chain and production lines through collecting, loading, shipping, and receiving warehouse products. Other equipment includes electric jacks, strapping tools, hammers, pry bars, and other hand tools.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

The right candidate will prioritize safety and perform the following:

• Assist production lines with infeed and outfeed of materials and finished goods.
• Position loads on the floor in staging areas.
• Perform daily inspections on the clamp truck, checking horns, lights, safety belts, fuel, oil, lubricants, cooling system, and motor tune-up.
• Keep updated records of inventory, weight, and activity logs.
• Perform cycle counts as required.
• Move materials from receiving and storage areas to designated locations.
• Maintain and rotate inventory of stock products.
• Assemble customer orders from stock and place orders on pallets or shelves.
• Ensure products are delivered according to order, packing, and delivery requirements.
• Maintain efficient production standards.
• Utilize barcode scanners and Warehouse Management Systems as needed.
• Adhere to quality and customer service standards.
• Use wireless RF scanners to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Perform quality checks on inbound and outbound goods.
• Follow all safety procedures, including OSHA guidelines.
• Abide by company rules and policies regarding conduct and safety.

Drive safely by looking in the direction of travel, wearing required PPE and seatbelts, driving at appropriate speeds, and using horns when necessary.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Knowledge of material handling equipment is a plus.
• Strong safety awareness.
• Good math, reading, and communication skills.
• Good hand/eye coordination and motor skills.
• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of warehouse layout and operations.

Environment

• Exposure to moving equipment.
• Indoor work environment.
• Temperatures may exceed 90°F.
• Humidity may exceed 80%.
• Noise levels may surpass 85dB.

Physical Characteristics

• Frequent standing, stooping, squatting (up to 75%).
• Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling (up to 60 pounds).
• Occasional typing or voice-assisted documentation.

Compensation

The estimated hourly pay range is $18 to $22, based on experience and performance. This range reflects base salary only and excludes benefits. Learn more about our benefits at Pregis.

Diversity and Inclusion

We value diversity of thought and characteristics, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome.

Affirmative Action/EEO

Pregis provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination or harassment based on any protected characteristic. We support inclusion and celebrate individual differences that contribute to our culture and success.

Visit us at www.pregis.com for more information about Pregis LLC.