Clamp Truck Driver/Material Handler

prattexternalcareersite; Henderson (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

prattexternalcareersite is seeking a Material Handler/Clamp Truck Driver in Henderson, KY to stage Rollstock for the paper mill. The role requires frequent entry to and from equipment, basic math, and clear communication with the supervisor and team.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED and prefer prior experience operating industrial power trucks or heavy equipment. Safety and accuracy are emphasized in daily operations at the site.

Qualifications

• Ability to read orders and prepare legible reports.
• Able to communicate orally with plant personnel.
• Basic arithmetic and reporting abilities.
• Basic computer usage and familiarity with scanning systems.
• Ability to operate handheld scanner and basic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Staging Rollstock for the paper mill.
• Operate intermittent Fork-Lifts, Front End Loaders, Clamp Trucks, and/or Bobcat equipment.
• Read orders and complete documentation.
• Communicate with team and supervisor.
• Maintain inventory procedures.

Skills

Reading orders

Basic math

Communication

Basic computer use

Typing

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Handheld scanner

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