Clamp Truck Operator 2nd Shift

Carolina Container LLC; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolina Container LLC seeks a dependable forklift operator to load, unload, and move materials within the facility. You will operate clamp trucks and other powered equipment, inspect trucks, locate stock, and ensure timely delivery to machines while maintaining accurate paperwork.

You must follow production schedules, support safety initiatives, and help maximize equipment utilization. This role requires teamwork and the ability to work in a loud, dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Forklift certification required.
• Three years forklift experience.
• Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Corrugated industry experience preferred.
• Strong attention to safety.
• Ability to use warehouse scanners.
• Excellent teamwork and communication.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered industrial trucks safely, including clamp trucks.
• Complete clamp truck inspections before shift and after changeovers.
• Locate stock before runs.
• Follow and optimize production schedule to meet goals.
• Deliver stock to machines safely and on time.
• Complete paperwork and reports accurately.
• Maximize equipment utilization.
• Duties may expand; additional duties may be assigned.

Skills

Forklift experience

Corrugated industry

Read factory masters

Equipment knowledge

Production specs

Quality specs

Team player

Safety minded

Warehouse scanners

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

SUMMARY

Operate powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks, into trucks or storage facilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operation and care of trucks in a safe manner. Must be qualified to properly operate the clamp truck.


• Complete and document a clamp truck inspection form before start of shift and when operating a new clamp truck and turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs.


• Locate stock before the start of the run.


• Adheres to daily production schedule. Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, delivery, and service goals.


• Deliver appropriate stock to appropriate machines safely and on time.


• Complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.


• Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data.


• Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed.


• Duties may be expanded upon and additional duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to handle or feel.


• The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.


• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.


• 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 noise level in the work environment is usually loud.


• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts.


• Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.


• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles; vibrations

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Required to maintain a current Forklift License

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Manufacturing experience preferred


• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry preferred.


• Three years of forklift experience required.


• Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.


• Working knowledge of equipment design and capabilities that can translate into efficient operation.


• Working knowledge of layouts, production specifications and product quality specifications.


• Excellent team building and interpersonal skills.


• High degree of attention required to prevent injury to others; promote a safe work environment.


• Ability to use warehouse scanners