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 layouts and production specifications
• 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.