Roll Clamp Truck Operator

Pratt Industries; Cedar Hill (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Job summary

Pratt Industries in Cedar Hill, TX is seeking a Roll Clamp Truck Operator to safely operate and care for the clamptruck and move rolls to the corrugator line. You will record rolls, inspect for damage, and maintain accurate logs while following safety procedures and production schedules.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with prior industrial equipment experience. The position offers full-time hours, benefits eligibility, and a fast-paced warehouse environment in a paper products

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior industrial power truck or heavy equipment operating experience preferred.
• Ability to read and follow instructions on factory masters.

Responsibilities

• Operate the clamptruck to move rolls safely and efficiently.
• Record roll movements and inspect for damage on each shift.
• Keep warehouse organized and clean; report maintenance needs.
• Adhere to production schedules and safety policies.
• Assist in loading/unloading and coordinating with the corrugator team.

Skills

Safety awareness

Reading instructions

Attention to detail

Basic math

Clamp truck operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Perks of Pratt?

Eligible for insurance benefits within ONE Month of hire.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

POSITION: ROLL CLAMP TRUCK OPERATOR

LOCATION: Cedar Hill, TX

REPORTS TO: Supervisor

Summary

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

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 clamptruck in a safe manner.
• Complete clamptruck 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. Make 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.

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.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

• Operating standards - the employee will need to meet or exceed the Operating Standards in the areas of quality, cost, safety, customer satisfaction and productivity. Such standards will be set annually and communicated to the employee.
• Personal growth - while the company will provide the tools to assist the employee to grow professionally the responsibility for moving forward lies with the individual. Each year there will be goals developed and agreed to by the employee and his/her superior.
• Employee relations - through observations the employee will be evaluated regarding his/her behaviors associated with appropriate human interaction, respect and communication.
• Creativity - this will be evaluated by how active the employee is in participating in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas.