Clamp Operator

Description & Requirements

WestRock (NYSE : WRK) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose : Innovate Boldly.

Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to more fiber-based packaging forward.

Clamp Operator : Primary duties include safely operating a clamp truck. Perform daily clamp truck inspection.

Job Summary -

• Responsible for maintaining work area free of unsafe conditions / housekeeping responsibilities of work area
• Remove butt rolls from machine (if properly marked) and place in correct inventory location
• Safe and proper unloading of box cars and trucks (avoiding product damage)
• Marks every roll that is unloaded with the size, grade, ticket number, lineal feet, date and signature; also puts a ticket on each roll
• Maintain proper documentation (run sheet) of full rolls and down rolls brought to machine in accordance with inventory tag sheet
• Place caps on all roll rock going back into inventory; strip damaged rolls as needed; clean up pad of 4x4’s caps, etc. as needed
• Fill out ACR forms as needed
• Identify and mark damaged roll stock
• Tape and repair damaged rolls
• Waste control of damaged roll stock / maintain proper documentation.
• Warehouse rollstock on appropriate location inside / outside according to grade (avoiding product damage)
• Preventative maintenance request control-work documentation-reporting to management
• Maintain highest level of machine speed level possible according to production run without sacrificing safety or quality
• Feed machine with roll stock while removing caps from roll stock as they are brought in
• Unload railcars and trucks
• Gets off clamp truck to open railcar doors before opening
• Use forklift to place and remove dock plates
• Walk down rail tracks to place blue flag and wheel chalk
• When unloading or loading trucks, operator needs to get off clamp truck to place lock on air line and place wheel chalk and safety chain.

Must perform this function for every truck unloaded

Operator can unload up to ten trucks per day

Job Qualifications :

• Maintain clamp truck / forklift operator license
• Excellent hand-eye and foot-eye coordination for safe operation of clamp truck / forklift
• Team work effort and involvement in order to meet all goals
• Physical agility to turn and twist neck and torso repeatedly during shift
• Maintain safe work environment for operator and other workers
• Operate truck and move material in a safe and professional manner

WestRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included.

WestRock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.