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Hood Container Corporation

CLAMP TRUCK OPERATOR

Hood Container Corporation, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


Our Story:

Hood Container Corporation is a family-owned, mill-to-market company specializing in containerboard and kraft paper, corrugated boxes, high-graphic displays, and contract packaging. Our commitment to customer satisfaction, employee well-being, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence drives our business. Over the past eight years, Hood Container Corporation has grown to become one of the top ten Paper and Packaging Companies in the United States. Our integrated company resources allow for a unique dynamic that evolves with every addition to our geographic footprint. We excel at offering the benefits of a large corporation while operating as a boutique business, building close relationships with our customers.

Our Mission:

Through our unwavering commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability, we passionately deliver indispensable value to our customers, employees, suppliers, communities, and stakeholders. Our goal is to foster a diverse workforce that represents, at all job levels, the citizens and customers we serve. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

POSITION TITLE: Clamp Truck Operator

REPORTS TO: Corrugator Supervisor/Corrugator Superintendent

SUMMARY:

As a Manufacturing Clamp Truck Operator, you will be a part of one of the most important and vital departments within our manufacturing system. This position is responsible for all activities associated with safely operating and caring for the Clamp Truck, ensuring roll stock is undamaged, and maintaining the Roll Room organized. Additionally, you will consistently deliver correct size and paper grade rolls to the Corrugator Wet End for production.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Take rolls of paper to the corrugator, prioritizing buttrolls, and record all rolls taken on the appropriate forms.

Learn to read corrugator lineups.

Mark buttrolls with size, diameter, lineal footage, and grade before returning to stock.

Unload rolls from trailers and/or rail cars, checking for and noting any physical damage.

Operate the clamp truck safely.

Complete Lift Inspection Report at the beginning of each shift and submit maintenance work orders for needed repairs.

Keep the Roll Stock Room organized and clean.

Submit roll stock tallies to the Corrugator Supervisor or Corrugator Superintendent.

Maximize equipment utilization by operating machinery at available capacity and speed.

Adhere to the daily production schedule to meet cost, quality, delivery, and service goals.

Assist the Corrugator Operator as instructed by supervision.

Assist in wet end training for double backer and dry end personnel.

Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and Good Manufacturing Practices, maintaining good housekeeping.

Additional duties may be assigned by management.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Preferred candidates will have:

Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.

Previous industrial power truck or heavy equipment operating experience.

6 months of experience on the wet end of the corrugator.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

The individual must have a working knowledge of:

Product layouts and production specifications (height, width, grade).

Product quality specifications.

Intermediate/advanced ability to utilize computer software such as Microsoft Outlook, printers, and touch screen interfaces.

Intermediate/advanced knowledge of operating a Clamp Truck to stack, load, and unload cylindrical objects of various weights.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, or hear. The employee frequently uses hands to finger, handle, or feel; reaches with hands and arms; and stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls. The employee is required to sit for long periods. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and frequently exposed to hot and/or humid conditions, as well as cold conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, vibrations, louder than normal environments, and a high-paced atmosphere.