Clamp Truck Operator 3rd shift

About the role

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

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.
• Adhere 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 wastewater 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.
• Management may assign additional duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry (preferred).
• Prior industrial power truck or heavy equipment operating experience (preferred).
• 6 months experience on the wet end of the corrugator (preferred).
• A current Lift Truck/Clamp Truck Operator License is required.

Skills

• Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
• 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.
• 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.
• Working knowledge of:
  • Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
  • Product layouts and production specifications.
  • Product quality specifications.
  • Quality standards.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, talk or hear.
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Performance Measurements

• Operating standards – meet or exceed standards in quality, cost, safety, customer satisfaction, and productivity.
• Personal growth – goals developed and agreed upon annually with superior.
• Employee relations – evaluated on behaviors associated with appropriate human interaction, respect, and communication.
• Creativity – evaluated on participation in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas.