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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 happiness, employee well-being, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence drive our business. Over the last 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 be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of 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: Manufacturing Clamp Truck Operator

REPORTS TO: Corrugator Supervisor/ Corrugator Superintendent

SUMMARY

As a Manufacturing Clamp Truck Operator you will be apart 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 the Roll Room is maintained organized. As well as consistently bringing correct size and paper grade rolls to Corrugator Wet End to be ran.

Schedule:

1st Shift : Monday - Friday (6AM - 4PM)

Weekends : As Needed

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.
• Operate the clamp truck in a safe manner.
• Complete Lift Inspection Report at the beginning of each shift and turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs.
• Keep Roll Stock Room organized and clean.
• Turn in roll stock tallies to the Corrugator Supervisor or Corrugator Superintendent.
• Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed.
• Adhere to daily production schedule to meet cost, quality, delivery, and service goals.
• Assist the Corrugator Operator as instructed by supervision.
• Assist in the wet end training of the double backer and dry end personnel.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety, Good Manufacturing Practices, and maintain good housekeeping.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED preferred

Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:

• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.
• Prior industrial power truck or heavy equipment operating experience.
• 6 months experience on the wet end of the corrugator.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

The individual must have a working knowledge of the following:

• Product layouts and production specifications (Height, Width, Grade)
• Product quality specifications
• Intermediate/Advanced ability to utilize computer software such as: Microsoft Outlook, Printer, and a touch screen interface.
• Intermediate/Advanced knowledge utilizing a Clamp Truck to stack, load, and unload cylindrical objects of various weight.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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 required to sit for long periods of time. 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. The employee is frequently exposed to hot and/or humid as well as cold conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, vibrations, louder than normal environments, and high paced atmosphere.

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