Clamp Driver

JOB DESCRIPTION

Pay Rate: $19/hr

Location: Chicago, IL

Shift/Schedule: Monday -Friday 7am-3:30pm 
Interview Required: Yes, onsite 

Summary / Primary Role:

The position of Clamp Driver will have primary responsibility for the material handling for servicing specific customer and internal order processing by performing the following duties and responsibilities. Handle large rolls of paper weighing between 2,000 lbs and 5,500 lbs., unload rail containers, and load trailers for outbound shipments

Qualifications and Key Skills:

(The following are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, or ability required for this position)

·        High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

·        Minimum 1 year of experience operating clamp forklifts preferred, preferably in a paper or heavy materials environment.

·        Ability to safely handle loads up to 5,500 lbs.

·        Familiarity with warehouse operations and inventory systems.

·        Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

·        Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

·        Must be able to lift, bend, and stand for extended periods.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; outdoor weather conditions; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to a 5-panel drug test, including marijuana.

Essential Functions:

(Management may amend or assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time)

•             Overall responsibility for material handling including receive/scan truckloads/railcars and put away in locations. Pick/Scan orders and Load materials to truckload/railcar.

•             Maintain 100% inventory integrity. Accurately record and submit product locations. Record and submit location changes.

•             Accurately follow all SOPs, documents, and procedures as required.

•             Load trailers for outbound shipments according to load plans and customer requirements.

•             Conduct daily pre-operation inspections of forklift equipment and report any mechanical issues.

•             Assist in staging and organizing product for efficient loading and unloading.

•             Maintain accurate records of product movement using handheld scanners or warehouse management systems.

•             Perform routine housekeeping tasks to keep work areas clean and free of hazards.

•             Support inventory control efforts by participating in cycle counts and physical inventories.

•             Communicate effectively with warehouse supervisors and team members to coordinate tasks and resolve issues.

•             Follow all OSHA and company safety guidelines, including proper PPE usage and safe driving practices.

•             Identify and report damaged product or packaging and assist in rework or disposal as needed.

•             Assist with wrapping, labeling, and preparing rolls for shipment when required.

•             Participate in cross-training to support other warehouse functions as needed.

•             Maintain a safe and clean work environment including cleaning and maintaining Forklift and Clamp equipment

•             ALL OTHER DUTIES AND PROJECTS AS ASSIGNED.

Specialize in logistics