Clamp Truck Driver/Material Handler

Pratt Industries; Henderson (KY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Industries in Henderson, KY seeks a Material Handler/Clamp Truck Driver to stage Rollstock for the paper mill. You will operate forklifts, clamp trucks and related equipment, read orders, and document activity with basic computer skills.

The role requires basic math, clear communication with the team and supervisor, and adherence to safety procedures. Prior experience with industrial mobile equipment is preferred.

Qualifications

• Read orders and complete documentation legibly.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations and enter data accurately.
• Communicate clearly with team members and supervisor.
• Operate various industrial mobile equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Read orders and prepare reports legibly and properly.
• Communicate orally with plant personnel and supervisor.
• Operate equipment including forklifts, clamp trucks, and scanners.
• Follow safety rules and use PPE as required.

Skills

Reading orders

Basic math

Communication

Computer skills

Forklift operation

Handheld scanner

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Handheld scanner

Calculator

Lockout/Tagout procedures

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.