Paper Roll Clamp Operator

Pratt Industries, Inc.; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Industries, Inc. in Conyers, GA is seeking a Clamp Truck Operator for Pratt Specialty Sheets - PSS. The role supports high-value roll stock and keeps the corrugator line running at peak efficiency in a fast-paced, safety‑driven environment.

You will operate clamp trucks and heavy forklifts, read schedules, optimize inventory, perform pre-shift checks, and collaboratively train teammates. Shift options include 2nd shift (3PM-11PM) with OT and occasional 3rd shift (11PM-7AM).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience operating clamp trucks and forklifts in heavy industry.
• Strong roll stock management and inventory tracking knowledge.
• Autonomous worker who can guide others and coordinate with supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Operate clamp trucks and forklifts to move paper rolls safely.
• Read production schedules and optimize material flow.
• Inspect and document roll stock quality and integrity.
• Maintain organized, audit-ready warehouse.
• Pre-shift inspections and report maintenance needs.
• Assist in training junior staff.

Skills

Clamp truck operation

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

POSITION: Clamp Truck Operator

Location: Pratt Specialty Sheets - PSS

Shift: 2nd Shift (3PM - 11PM) OT may be required

3rd Shift (11PM - 7AM) OT may be required

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced, precision-driven Clamp Truck Operator to anchor our material handling and roll stock operations. In this role, you won't just move paper, you will optimize warehouse flow, manage high-value roll stock inventory with zero-damage efficiency, and serve as a critical link in keeping our high-speed corrugator running at peak performance. If you are a safety-first operator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and knows how to manage a warehouse layout strategically, we want you on our team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Precision Operation: Expertly operate clamp trucks and heavy-duty forklifts to transport, stack, and stage massive paper rolls safely and efficiently.
• Inventory & Schedule Optimization: Read and interpret corrugator lineups fluidly. Adhere to the daily production schedule while proactively recommending adjustments to optimize cost, quality, delivery, and service goals.
• Smart Stock Management: Strategic staging of rolls to the corrugator (prioritizing buttrolls), accurately recording inventory movement, and meticulously grading/marking returning stock (size, diameter, lineal footage).
• Inbound Logistics & Quality Control: Unload incoming trailers, expertly inspecting rolls for physical damage and documenting discrepancies to protect product integrity.
• Warehouse Leadership: Maintain a highly organized, clean, and audit-ready warehouse layout to maximize space utilization and operational speed.
• Equipment Stewardship: Conduct thorough pre-shift inspections, identifying and submitting detailed maintenance work orders to minimize equipment downtime.
• Mentorship & Collaboration: Assist in the training of doublebacker and dry-end personnel, sharing your expertise to elevate team safety and efficiency.
• Safety & Compliance: Serve as a champion for plant safety, maintaining full compliance with company policies, MSDS protocols, and emergency chemical spill procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Proven Expertise: Demonstrated, hands-on experience safely operating clamp trucks and forklifts in a heavy industrial, manufacturing, or paper/corrugated environment (highly preferred).
• Technical Savvy: Strong understanding of roll stock management, inventory tracking, and corrugator production flows.
• Leadership Traits: A proactive problem-solver who can work autonomously, guide junior team members, and interface effectively with corrugator supervisors.
• Fast-Paced Resilience: Proven ability to manage competing priorities calmly and safely in a high-volume, continuous manufacturing environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Demands: This role requires active, hands-on engagement. Operators are regularly required to stand, walk, climb in/out of equipment, and use hands/arms to manipulate controls and tools. Frequent stooping, kneeling, or crouching may be required. Must possess excellent spatial awareness, depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: You will operate in a dynamic, high-energy industrial manufacturing plant. Expect regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, varying humidity/temperatures, and loud noise levels. Safety gear (PPE) is strictly required and provided.