Clamp Truck Operator

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Must comply and support all applicable GMPs, Site Security, and Food Packaging Defense requirements.
• Take rolls of paper to the corrugator, always taking butt rolls first, and record all rolls taken to the corrugator on the proper forms.
• Learn to read corrugator lineups.
• Mark butt rolls as to the size, diameter, lineal footage, and grade before returning to stock.
• Unload rolls from trailers and/or rail cars.
• Note any physical damage to the rolls upon unloading.
• 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.
• Absorb and 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 double backer and dry end personnel.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.

Education/Experience

• 2 years clamp truck experience.
• Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
• Knowledge of Quality standards.

Work Environment

• Regular work near moving mechanical parts.
• Exposure to wet and/or humid conditions and temperature variations.
• Noise level is moderate to high.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, an individual is regularly required to stand;
• use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls;
• reach with hands and arms;
• talk or hear;
• taste or smell.
• An individual frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• An individual must regularly lift and/or move up to ten pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.