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Essential FunctionsMental Ability - The Material Handler must be able to read orders and prepare reports legibly and properly. They must be able to communicate orally with all personnel in the plant. They must be able to operate a calculator for basic mathematical computations. Basic typing skills are essential for basic computer use and/or computerized scanning machine.
Physical Ability - The Material Handler must be able to climb up onto various types of industrial equipment truck and be able to operate steering controls, hand levers, and/or two foot pedals. There could be occasional climbing up a ladder. They must have excellent depth perception to maneuver the equipment and raw materials around crowded areas with co-workers nearby. Must be able to frequently get on and off equipment and the use of hand tools, specifically cutting pliers, is required.
Safety - It is plant policy to work in a safe manner. All Material Handlers must ensure guards are in place, follow lock-tag-try procedures, observe hazards such as nip points, and follow plant and department safety rules.
Education and/or Work ExperienceHigh school diploma or GED.Candidates are
Prior industrial power truck or heavy equipment operating experience.
Technical SkillsThe individual must have a working knowledge of the following: Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation. Product layouts and production specifications Product quality specifications Quality standardsPhysical DemandsWork is light difficulty, fast paced, physically demanding, and will be outside. Must be able to operate a steering wheel, hydraulic levers, foot pedals, and a handheld scanner. They must be able to observe their immediate area for safe operation of mobile industrial equipment in crowded areas. Occasionally, they may be asked to maneuver items by hand and be able to lift up to 50lbs.
Reports to Logistics Manager
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Pratt Industries, Inc.
Clamp Truck Driver/Material Handler
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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A laborer is a worker who performs physical tasks and manual labor as part of their job. They are employed in a variety of industries from Warehousing to Manufacturing. Responsibilities can include assisting with shipping and receiving operations, moving equipment, and organizing inventory.
$37,199 / year median in Kentucky
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Position Title:
Material Handler/Clamp Truck DriverReports To:
Logistics ManagerSummaryThe Material Handler is responsible for staging Rollstock for the paper mill. They operate intermittently Fork-Lifts, Front End Loaders, Clamp Trucks, and/or Bobcat mobile equipment. They must be able to get on & off equipment regularly, understand inventory procedures, some basic computer skills, and be able to communicate clearly with the team and their supervisor. They must be able to read orders, possess basic mathematical skills, complete documentation, and be able to operate various types of small to medium sized industrial mobile equipment.Essential FunctionsMental Ability - The Material Handler must be able to read orders and prepare reports legibly and properly. They must be able to communicate orally with all personnel in the plant. They must be able to operate a calculator for basic mathematical computations. Basic typing skills are essential for basic computer use and/or computerized scanning machine.
Physical Ability - The Material Handler must be able to climb up onto various types of industrial equipment truck and be able to operate steering controls, hand levers, and/or two foot pedals. There could be occasional climbing up a ladder. They must have excellent depth perception to maneuver the equipment and raw materials around crowded areas with co-workers nearby. Must be able to frequently get on and off equipment and the use of hand tools, specifically cutting pliers, is required.
Safety - It is plant policy to work in a safe manner. All Material Handlers must ensure guards are in place, follow lock-tag-try procedures, observe hazards such as nip points, and follow plant and department safety rules.
Education and/or Work ExperienceHigh school diploma or GED.Candidates are
PREFERRED
who offer the following:Prior industrial power truck or heavy equipment operating experience.
Technical SkillsThe individual must have a working knowledge of the following: Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation. Product layouts and production specifications Product quality specifications Quality standardsPhysical DemandsWork is light difficulty, fast paced, physically demanding, and will be outside. Must be able to operate a steering wheel, hydraulic levers, foot pedals, and a handheld scanner. They must be able to observe their immediate area for safe operation of mobile industrial equipment in crowded areas. Occasionally, they may be asked to maneuver items by hand and be able to lift up to 50lbs.
Reports to Logistics Manager