Clamp Truck Driver 2nd Shift

Pratt Industries, Inc.; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Industries, Inc. in Valparaiso, IN is seeking a Clamp Truck Operator to safely move rolls to the corrugator, record every move, and help maintain a clean, organized warehouse.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED; ability to read a tape measure and perform basic math; and a current lift truck/clamp truck license (training provided). This is an hourly position starting at $19.25 per hour with emphasis on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• No prior experience in the paper/packaging industry required.
• Lift truck/clamp truck operator license (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Move rolls to the corrugator and record all rolls taken on proper forms.
• Read corrugator lineups and mark buttrolls with size, diameter, lineal footage, and grade.
• Unload rolls from trailers or rail cars; check for damage and record notes.
• Perform clamp truck pre-shift inspections and submit maintenance requests.
• Keep warehouse organized and support production scheduling to meet goals.

Skills

Reading instructions

Tape measure reading

Basic math

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

TITLE: Clamp Truck Operator

REPORTS TO: Corrugator Supervisor/Leadman

Starting Wage: $19.25 per hour

SUMMARY

Responsible for all activities associated with safely operating and caring for the clamp truck.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Take rolls of paper to the corrugator, always taking buttrolls first, and record all rolls taken to the corrugator on the proper forms.

Learn to read corrugator lineups.

Mark buttrolls as to the size, diameter, lineal footage, and grade before returning to stock.

Unload rolls from trailers and/or rail cars. Check for 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 warehouse organized and clean.

Turn in roll stock tallies to the corrugator supervisor or Scheduling Department.

Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed.

Adheres to the daily production schedule. Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, delivery, and service goals.

Assist the corrugator 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.

Additional duties may be assigned by management.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED.

Only individuals with NO experience in the paper and packaging industry will be considered for vacant positions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.

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

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

A current Lift Truck/Clamp Truck Operator License is required.(Training and licensing will be provided.)

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 and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 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.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

The performance of the employee will be measured as follows:

Operating standards - the employee will need to meet or exceed the Operating Standards in the areas of quality, cost, safety, customer satisfaction, and productivity. Such standards will be set annually and communicated to the employee.

Personal growth - while the company will provide the tools to assist the employee to grow professionally the responsibility for moving forward lies with the individual. Each year there will be goals developed and agreed to by the employee and his/her superior.

Employee relations - through observations the employee will be evaluated regarding his/her behaviors associated with appropriate human interaction, respect, and communication.

Creativity - this will be evaluated by how active the employee is in participating in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Veterans/Disabled.