Clamp Truck Operator

Clamp Truck Operator

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. Makes 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.

Pratt Industries is America's 5th largest paper and packaging company with more than 10,000 highly skilled green collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. Pratt Industries is one of the largest corrugated packaging companies in America, with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than twenty states. The company operates several of the most modern, cost effective paper mills in the country, as well as a series of sheet and box plants strategically placed throughout the United States offering a wide range of creative packaging solutions. Pratt Industries is committed to recycling and the environment by harvesting the urban forest.

Pratt Industries offers competitive compensation plans with incentive opportunities, full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, All State, Pre-Paid Legal, and 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, paid holidays, and childbearing and parental leave.