Clamp Truck Operator

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Must comply and support all applicable GMPs, Site Security, and Food Packaging Defense requirements that are referenced in the facilities GFSI food packaging safety program.

• Take rolls of paper to the corrugator, always taking but rolls first, and record all rolls taken to the corrugator on the proper forms.

• Learn to read corrugator lineups.

• Mark but rolls 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.

• 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 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.

  These responsibilities and duties are not intended to be all-inclusive. Responsibilities may be added or deleted as necessary.

Education/Experience:

• 2 years clamp truck experience
• Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
• Product quality specifications
• 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.
• Bump caps, ear protection, eye protection, and safety shoes are required.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform normal job functions:

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; and 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.