Clamp Forklift Operator

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Operating and maneuvering the clamp truck: The primary duty of a clamp truck operator is to operate the clamp truck with precision to lift and move roll stock. The driver also navigates the equipment in tight spaces, positions the clamps to grip and transport the materials safely and securely.

Transporting and stacking materials: Another key duty of a clamp truck operator is to move materials from one location to another and stack them in an organized and safe manner. This requires careful attention to detail to ensure that the materials are stacked properly, so they do not shift or fall.

Loading and unloading materials: Clamp truck operators may also be responsible for loading and unloading materials from trucks and other transport vehicles.

Conducting routine maintenance and inspections: To ensure that the clamp truck equipment is in good working order, drivers perform routine maintenance and inspections, such as checking fluid levels, inspecting the clamps, and replacing worn or damaged parts.

Following safety guidelines and procedures: It is critical that clamp truck drivers always adhere to safety guidelines and procedures to ensure safe vehicle operation and avoid accidents. This includes wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, following speed limits and traffic patterns, and maintaining a safe distance from other workers and equipment.

Communicating with team members: Effective communication with other team members is essential for a clamp truck operator to ensure efficient warehouse coordination. This may include communicating with warehouse managers, production supervisors, and other drivers.

Maintaining accurate records: To ensure that inventory is effectively managed and accounted for, clamp truck operators maintain accurate records of the materials they move and stack, including the quantity, location, and any other relevant information.

Identifying unloaded rolls with tags of First in - First Out program

Checking corrugator schedules, and obtaining and delivering the appropriate roll stock to the various corrugator wet end positions

returning down (butt) and/or unused rolls from the corrugator wet end to the roll stock warehouse

keeping track of roll stock tallies

completing accurate records for roll stock consumption

helping wet end corrugator crews, if required

helping on other parts of the corrugator when the machine is down

maintaining clean and organized work areas and keep rolls covered

Physical Demands: Standing, walking, stepping on/off conveyors using catwalks, reaching outward, reaching above shoulder, squatting, kneeling, bending, carrying/lifting 10lbs to 50lbs using proper body mechanics, pushing and pulling.