Clamp Truck Driver/Material Handler

prattinternalcareersite; Henderson (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Internal is seeking a Material Handler/Clamp Truck Driver in Henderson, KY. The role involves staging Rollstock for the paper mill and operating forklift, clamp truck, and related equipment. Candidate must read orders, perform basic math, and use handheld scanners and inventory software.

Occasional climbing and manual lifting up to 50 lbs may be required. Experience with industrial power trucks is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience preferred with industrial power trucks or heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Read orders and prepare reports legibly.
• Operate and maintain various mobile equipment (Fork-Lifts, Clamp Trucks, Bobcat).
• Ensure safety procedures and use of PPE in a fast-paced, outdoor setting.

Skills

Forklift operation

Clamp truck operation

Reading orders

Basic math

Basic computer usage

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Handheld scanner

Inventory software

Calculator

Job description

Position Title: Material Handler/Clamp Truck Driver

Reports To: Logistics Manager

Summary

The Material Handler is responsible for staging Rollstock for the paper mill. They operate intermittently Fork-Lifts, Front End Loaders, Clamp Trucks, and/or Bobcat mobile equipment. They must be able to get on & off equipment regularly, understand inventory procedures, some basic computer skills, and be able to communicate clearly with the team and their supervisor. They must be able to read orders, possess basic mathematical skills, complete documentation, and be able to operate various types of small to medium sized industrial mobile equipment.

Essential Functions

• Mental Ability – The Material Handler 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 for basic computer use and/or computerized scanning machine.
• Physical Ability – The Material Handler must be able to climb up onto various types of industrial equipment truck and be able to operate steering controls, hand levers, and/or two foot pedals. There could be occasional climbing up a ladder. They must have excellent depth perception to maneuver the equipment and raw materials around crowded areas with co-workers nearby. Must be able to frequently get on and off equipment and the use of hand tools, specifically cutting pliers, is required.
• Safety – It is plant policy to work in a safe manner. All Material Handlers must ensure guards are in place, follow lock-tag-try procedures, observe hazards such as nip points, and follow plant and department safety rules.

Education and/or Work Experience

High school diploma or GED.

Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:

Prior industrial power truck or heavy equipment operating experience.

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

Work is light difficulty, fast paced, physically demanding, and will be outside. 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 mobile industrial equipment in crowded areas. Occasionally, they may be asked to maneuver items by hand and be able to lift up to 50lbs.

Reports to Logistics Manager