Clamp Truck Operator

Heartland Sheets; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-round employment

Career development

Paid holidays

Overtime pay

Vacation time

401(k) with company match

Bonus program

Job summary

Heartland Sheets in Kansas City, MO seeks a Clamp Truck Operator to unload rolls and move them to/from the corrugator. You will follow safety policies, inspect equipment daily, and maintain accurate tagging and roll placement while coordinating with the corrugator crew.

The role requires basic math, English comprehension, and experience with moving equipment. The team offers year‑round employment and opportunities for growth in a family‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Basic math and measurement skills using a tape measure.
• Ability to use a computer for basic tasks and data entry.
• Ability to read and understand simple instructions and communicate in English.
• Experience operating moving equipment such as forklift and/or clamp truck is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety policies and report issues or incidents; complete monthly online safety training.
• Attend daily, regular, and predictable attendance.
• Inspect clamp truck at shift start and complete the daily check sheet.
• Unload roll stock from incoming trucks and rail cars.

Skills

Math & measurement

Computer literacy

English comprehension

Operate moving equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Heartland Sheets, an affiliate of Schwarz Partners and corrugated manufacturing industry leader, currently has an exciting opportunity available for a Clamp Truck Operatorin Kansas City, MO. The Clamp Truck Operator operates the clamp truck in a safe but expeditious manner to unload incoming rolls and move rolls to/from the corrugator as needed for production.

Heartland Sheetstruly values our employees as our greatest asset, and we strive to support both you and your family at work and in life.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS FOR THIS POSITION:

• Follow all safety and company policies, reporting any issues, accidents or incidents immediately; must complete online safety training each month as assigned.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Daily inspection of clamp truck at the beginning of each shift and complete daily check sheet.
• Unload roll stock from incoming trucks and rail cars.
• Accurate tag all new rolls with proper identification and bar codes.
• Responsible for following the queue and making necessary footage adjustments as needed.
• Load rolls to corrugator in the proper size, grade and quantity to match run line up.
• Unload butt rolls from the corrugator making sure all tag information is correct.
• Place all rolls in the correct bays in the roll room, facing proper direction, properly handling all rolls to avoid damage.
• Maintain constant communication with corrugator crew.
• Follow all established SOP’s as well as newly introduced SOP’s.
• Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of work area, equipment and tools for the job.
• Report any malfunctioning equipment, injuries, or incidents immediately.
• Blow out clamp truck motor daily.
• Assist wet end crew with hanging splices, as needed.
• Follow job rotation allowing operators to take breaks.
• Change out propane tank on clamp truck as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned.

PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED; plus one to three months related experience and/or training; or a combination of education and experience.

HEARTLAND SHEETS REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; ability to use a tape measure
• Ability to use a computer.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English; able to understand and speak English one-on-one and via hand-held radio.
• Experience operating moving equipment such as forklift and/or clamp truck, preferred.

AS AN INDUSTRY LEADER HEARTLAND SHEETS OFFERS:

• Year-round employment and opportunities for growth & career development.
• Affordable benefits (including life, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match and more!).
• Paid holidays, overtime pay, and vacation time.
• Opportunities for growth, training, and career advancement.
• Highly rewarding monthly bonus program.
• A respectful, empowering, team-oriented, and employee-friendly environment.

If you would like to be part of a forward-thinking team with a family feel, culture of excellence, and customer-focused reliability, we want you to be a part of our team!