Clamp Truck Driver/Material Handler

About the Role

The Material Handler is responsible for staging Rollstock for the paper mill. They operate intermittently Fork-Lifts, Front End Loaders, Clamp Trucks, and/or Bobcat mobile equipment. The role requires getting on and off equipment regularly, understanding inventory procedures, basic computer skills, and clear communication with the team and supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Read orders and prepare reports legibly and accurately.
• Communicate orally with all personnel in the plant.
• Operate a calculator for basic mathematical computations and use basic typing skills for computer/scanning machine tasks.
• Climb onto various types of industrial equipment to operate steering controls, hand levers, and foot pedals.
• Maneuver equipment and raw materials in crowded areas with excellent depth perception.
• Frequently get on and off equipment and use hand tools, such as cutting pliers.
• Follow safety protocols, including lock-tag-try procedures, hazard observation, and adherence to plant safety rules.
• Complete documentation and operate small to medium-sized industrial mobile equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior industrial power truck or heavy equipment operating experience (preferred).
• Ability to read orders, perform basic mathematical computations, and complete documentation.
• Basic computer skills and ability to operate a handheld scanner.

Skills

• Working knowledge of equipment design and capabilities for efficient operation.
• Understanding of product layouts, production specifications, and quality standards.

Physical Demands

• Light difficulty, fast-paced, and physically demanding work, often performed outside.
• Ability to operate steering wheels, hydraulic levers, foot pedals, and handheld scanners.
• Must observe immediate area for safe operation of mobile industrial equipment in crowded spaces.
• Occasional manual maneuvering of items and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent climbing onto and off equipment, with occasional ladder use.