Clamp Truck Operator

International Paper; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

International Paper in Indiana is seeking a warehouse/operator role focusing on corrugator support and paper roll handling. You will operate a clamp truck, assist the corrugator operator, and ensure accurate recording of roll usage while maintaining safe, clean work areas.

This position requires 2 years of clamp truck experience, the ability to read lineups, and adherence to GMPs and safety protocols. You will participate in inventory checks and daily maintenance activities as part of a busy

Qualifications

• 2 years clamp truck experience
• Ability to translate equipment design into efficient operation
• Knowledge of product quality specifications
• Knowledge of quality standards

Responsibilities

• Comply with GMPs, Security, and Food Packaging Defense requirements.
• Record rolls moved to the corrugator on proper forms.
• Learn to read corrugator lineups.
• Mark rolls by size, diameter, lineal footage, and grade.
• Unload rolls and note any damage.
• Operate the clamp truck safely and perform inspections.
• Maintain warehouse organization and cleanliness.
• Assist the corrugator operator as directed.
• Maintain starch and chemical inventories and related safety procedures.

Skills

Clamp truck operation

Quality standards knowledge

Tools

Clamp truck

Job description

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Must comply and support all applicable GMPs, Site Security, and Food Packaging Defense requirements that are referenced in the facilities GFSI food packaging safety program.
• Take rolls of paper to the corrugator, always taking but rolls first, and record all rolls taken to the corrugator on the proper forms.
• Learn to read corrugator lineups.
• Mark but rolls as to the size, diameter, lineal footage, and grade before returning to stock.
• Unload rolls from trailers and/or rail cars. Check for and note any physical damage to the rolls.
• Operate the clamp truck in a safe manner.
• Complete clamp truck inspection report at the beginning of each shift and turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs.
• Keep warehouse organized and clean.
• 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.
• Adheres to daily production schedule. Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, delivery, and service goals.
• Assist the corrugator operator as instructed by supervision.
• Make starch as needed per company formula.
• Check viscosities on corrugator and at starch station as necessary.
• Accurately record daily starch checklist.
• Maintain the wastewater treatment facility.
• Monitor inventory levels of starch and chemicals.
• Read related MSDS and learn proper response for emergency chemical spills or skin contact.
• Assist in the wet end training of the double backer and dry end personnel.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.

These responsibilities and duties are not intended to be all-inclusive. Responsibilities may be added or deleted as necessary.

Education / Experience

• 2 years clamp truck experience
• Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
• Product quality specifications
• Knowledge of Quality standards

Work Environment

• Regular work near moving mechanical parts.
• Exposure to wet and/or humid conditions and temperature variations
• Noise level is moderate to high.
• Bump caps, ear protection, eye protection, and safety shoes are required.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, an individual is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. An individual frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. An individual must regularly lift and/or move up to ten pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to twenty‑five pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.