Clamp Truck Operator

Smurfit Westrock; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical w/ HSA

Dental Vision

Mental Health

401(k) with 5% company match

Paid vacation time & holidays

Life Insurance & AD&D

Short- & Long-term DisabilityInsurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in the United States seeks a Clamp Truck Operator to move paper rolls and materials throughout the corrugator. The role supports continuous production, ensures timely delivery, and maintains accurate inventory records.

Training will cover clamp truck operation, starch prep, and wastewater processes as applicable. Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED and prior manufacturing or warehouse experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Previous manufacturing or warehouse experience preferred.
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately and efficiently.
• Experience operating material-handling equipment preferred.
• Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a clamp truck to move paper rolls and materials throughout the plant.
• Deliver roll stock to the corrugator to maintain production efficiency.
• Record all rolls delivered to the corrugator using required documentation.
• Inspect incoming materials for damage and report discrepancies.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse and storage area.
• Assist corrugator operators and production personnel as directed.

Skills

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Clamp truck operation

Forklift operation

Tape measure reading

Job description

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

The Opportunity

The Clamp Truck Operator plays a critical role in keeping the corrugator supplied with materials and maintaining an organized warehouse environment.

The Clamp Truck Operator is responsible for safely operating a clamp truck to transport paper rolls and materials throughout the corrugator department while supporting continuous production operations. This position ensures the timely delivery and removal of roll stock, maintains accurate inventory records, conducts equipment inspections, and follows all safety and quality requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safely operate a clamp truck to move paper rolls and related materials throughout the plant.
• Deliver roll stock to the corrugator as required to maintain production efficiency.
• Remove and return butt rolls and unused stock to designated storage locations.
• Read and interpret corrugator lineups to ensure proper paper roll selection.
• Record all paper rolls delivered to the corrugator using required documentation and tracking systems.
• Mark butt rolls with size, diameter, lineal footage, and grade information before returning them to inventory.
• Unload paper rolls from trailers and inspect incoming materials for physical damage.
• Report damaged materials and inventory discrepancies to supervision.
• Complete daily pre-shift clamp truck inspections and document findings.
• Submit maintenance work orders for equipment requiring repair.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse and storage area.
• Turn in roll stock tallies and production-related documentation to supervision.
• Assist corrugator operators and production personnel as directed.
• Learn and assist with starch preparation and wastewater treatment operations as assigned.
• Support training efforts for starch mixers, doublebacker operators, dry-end personnel, and other team members regarding clamp truck operations.
• Follow proper lifting, reaching, pushing, pulling, and bending techniques.
• Perform all duties in a manner that prevents injury, product damage, and equipment damage.
• Adhere to all company safety rules, policies, and health regulations.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

TRAINING AND EVALUATION

The successful candidate will receive on-the-job training in clamp truck operations, corrugator support functions, starch preparation, and wastewater treatment processes as applicable. Performance will be reviewed following the first 30 days in the position and thereafter according to company policy.

What You Need To Succeed

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous manufacturing or warehouse experience preferred.
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience in a corrugated manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend English.
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to lift 25 to 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Ability to read and understand production schedules, WIP tags, and material identification information.
• Basic understanding of dimensions, quantities, and order identification.
• Ability to distinguish between different material grades, sizes, and customer orders.
• Experience operating material-handling equipment preferred.
• Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Must be qualified as a Bundler or have equivalent applicable experience.
• Ability to identify and address potential production issues before downtime occurs.
• Must meet eligibility requirements under the applicable labor agreement or possess relevant work-related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in the corrugated packaging industry.
• Prior industrial forklift, clamp truck, or heavy equipment operating experience.
• Six (6) months or more experience working on the wet end of a corrugator.
• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of inventory control and material handling processes.

What We Offer

Benefit eligibility begins Day 1

• Benefits include:
• Medical w/ HSA
• Dental Vision
• Mental Health
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• Paid vacation time & holidays
• Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential

A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.