Clamp Truck Operator

prattexternalcareersite; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits within one month of

Paid holidays and 401K with partial 12

Paid vacation after 6 months

Career growth and internal promotions

Competitive salary based on skills

Job summary

PRATT is seeking a Roll Clamp Truck Operator to efficiently move and store large paper rolls (roll stock) and support corrugator operations in Conyers, GA. The role involves unloading from trailers/rail cars, stock placement, and accurate inventory updates using RF scanners.

Ideal candidates have prior roll stock clamp truck experience and a high school diploma or GED. The position offers benefits after hire and growth opportunities within the company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience operating a roll clamp truck preferred.
• Ability to read production schedules and maintain inventory data.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Roll Clamp Truck safely and keep the warehouse organized.
• Complete shift inspection reports and coordinate with supervisor for repairs.
• Read corrugator lineups and adhere to the production schedule.
• Move rolls from the receiving area to stock lanes and record movements in the mill systems.
• Use RF scanners to track rolls and verify tags.
• Unload inbound rolls and inspect for damage.
• Submit roll stock tallies to supervisor or Scheduling.

Skills

Reading production schedule

Inventory control

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Roll Clamp Truck

RF Scanner

Tape measure

Job description

ROLL CLAMP TRUCK OPERATOR / ROLL STOCK

Location: MILLUGATOR, Conyers-GA

Shift: 2nd

PERKS of PRATT:

• Eligible for insurance benefits within ONE MONTH of hire
• 3 Months: Paid Holidays and 401K with partial match
• 6 Months: Paid vacation days
• Career Growth and opportunities for promotions. We hire from within!
• Competitive Salary - we pay for skills.

SUMMARY:

Responsible for the safe and efficient movement, stacking, and storage of large, heavy paper rolls (roll stock) used to manufacture corrugated board. Key duties include unloading inbound paper rolls from trailers or rail cars, staging rolls at the Corrugator Wet End based on the production schedule, marking and returning unused "butt rolls" to stock with accurate inventory data (size, diameter, grade), and operating the clamp truck in a safe manner while performing daily equipment inspections. This role is crucial for maintaining the mill's raw material inventory and supporting continuous corrugator operation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate the Roll Clamp Truck in a safe manner. Keep warehouse organized and clean.
• Complete roll clamp truck inspection report at the beginning of each shift and turn in maintenance work orders to supervisor for needed repairs.
• Learn to read corrugator lineups. Adheres to daily production schedule and service goals.
• Put rolls from the corrugator roll room receiving/conveyor to stock lanes within the warehouse.
• Take rolls of paper to the corrugator, always taking buttrolls first, and record all rolls taken to and from the corrugator on the mill wide systems.
• Use RF Scanner to scan rolls to and from warehouse and make sure all rolls have tags
• Unload rolls from trailers and/or rail cars. Check for and note any physical damage to the rolls.
• 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.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Additional duties will be assigned by management.

Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:

• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.
• Prior Roll Stock Clamp Truck experience.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or GED.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions 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 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 are representative of those an employee will encounter while performing the functions of this job:

• The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The employee is frequently exposed to seasonal Hot & Cold warehouse temperatures.
• The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration.

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.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.

Pratt is America's 5th largest corrugated packaging company and the world's largest, privately-held 100% recycled paper and packaging company, with more than 10,000 highly-skilled, green-collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability.