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Pratt Industries

Clamp Truck Driver - 2nd Shift

Pratt Industries, Valparaiso, Indiana, United States, 46385

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Clamp Truck Operator

Responsible for all activities associated with safely operating and caring for the clamp truck. 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. Scan rolls to location. Use Mill wide for consumption and roll stock receipts. 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. Adheres to the 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. Read related MSDS and learn proper response for emergency chemical spills or skin contact. Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping. Additional duties may be assigned by management. High school diploma or GED. Only individuals with no experience in the paper and packaging industry will be considered for vacant positions. 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. The individual must have a working knowledge of the following: Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation. Product layouts and production specifications Product quality specifications Quality standards A current Lift Truck/Clamp Truck Operator License is required. (Training and licensing will be provided.) 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. 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. The performance of the employee will be measured as follows: 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. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Veterans/Disabled.