Clamp Truck Operator

Pratt Industries; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Industries in Warner Robins, GA seeks a Clamp Truck Operator responsible for safely operating the clamp truck, moving rolls to the corrugator, inspecting equipment at shift start, and keeping the warehouse organized in support of the production schedule.

You will record roll usage, monitor starch and chemical inventories, read MSDS, and assist wet and dry end personnel while complying with safety and housekeeping policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Current Lift Truck/Clamp Truck Operator License is required.
• Preferred prior experience in the corrugated industry.
• Preferred industrial power truck or heavy equipment operating experience.
• Around 6 months experience on the wet end of the corrugator is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take rolls of paper to the corrugator and record rolls taken to the corrugator.
• Unload rolls from trailers/rail cars and note any damage.
• Operate the clamp truck safely and perform shift-start inspections.
• Keep warehouse organized and maintain cleanliness; assist as directed.
• Monitor starch and chemical inventories and read related MSDS for safety.

Skills

Reading instructions

Tape measure reading

Measurement calculations

Safety awareness

Clamp truck operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Lift Truck/Clamp Truck Operator License

Job description

Summary

Responsible for all activities associated with safely operating and caring for the clamp truck.

REPORTS TO

Waste Manager

Duties And Responsibilities

• Take rolls of paper to the corrugator, always taking buttrolls first, and record all rolls taken to the corrugator on the proper forms.
• Learn to read corrugator lineups.
• Mark buttrolls 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 waste water 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 doublebacker and dry end personnel.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED.

Candidates Are PREFERRED Who Offer The Following

• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.
• Prior industrial power truck or heavy equipment operating experience.
• 6 months experience on the wet end of the corrugator.

Language Skills

Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.

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.

Technical Skills

• Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
• Product layouts and production specifications.
• Product quality specifications
• Quality standards

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

A current Lift Truck/Clamp Truck Operator License is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties 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 is occasionally required to sit. 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. Candidate must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.