Clamp Truck Operator , 1st shift

Job Title

Clamp Truck Operator I, 1st shift

New Bern, NC

Full-time

Entry level

• Loading and unloading product shipped or received at the Central Distribution Center, following all BSH and CDC rules and procedures.
• Safely operates industrial clamp/lift truck, manual pallet jacks, and other materials‑handling equipment on the distribution floor.
• Adheres to BSH guidelines by wearing and utilizing required PPE.
• Maintains material‑handling equipment including electronic computers, mechanical scales, doors, door locks, door levelers, battery chargers, and related equipment.
• Loads materials into vehicles, containers, and other transportation methods, installing strapping, bracing or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
• Conveys materials from storage to designated staging areas and records serial numbers using the correct lifting apparatus.
• Follows written or oral instructions to move materials or containers in a timely, scheduled manner to the customer.
• Unloads and sorts materials from trailers and locates them in the Distribution Center, either by directed put away or open location.
• Orders picks and records number of units moved on a pick ticket.
• Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, boxes or other containers.
• Lifts heavy objects by hand or with handling equipment and cleans work area, machines, and equipment.
• Palletizes and wraps product for shipping.
• Completes PM sheets for lift before each shift and reports any issues immediately.
• Demonstrates efficient knowledge of handling signage (fragile, this side up, etc.)
• Reports all warehouse damages.
• Maintains inventory accuracy within 0.5%.
• Segregates all quality holds to ensure they are not shipped to the customer.
• Performs all other duties assigned.

• Standard forklift equipment – previous experience required.
• Clamp truck equipment – previous experience preferred.
• Maintains proper clamp pressure and handling requirements.
• Utilizes designated clamp pressure by product type to ensure proper handling techniques.
• Demonstrates proper clamp positioning by product type to ensure damage‑free handling.
• Properly handles clamp equipment while traveling to ensure loads are raised to the proper height from the ground.
• Uses slip sheets properly when stacking for stability.
• Inspects clamps to ensure safe operation and damage‑free product.

• High‑school diploma – required.
• Lift truck certificate – required.
• 0–2 years of warehouse/distribution experience – required.
• Ability to work independently without constant supervision.
• Ability to use RF scanners.
• Ability to safely operate class 4 material‑handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, dock levers.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrable understanding of materials, inventory control, and overall distribution concepts.
• High degree of accuracy.

Pay range: $19.36 – $26.70 per hour.

Annual bonus incentive target: 1% of salary.

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability benefits, employee assistance program (EAP).
• Adoption benefits, HSA, FSA, dependent‑care FSA starting first calendar month following hire.
• 401(k) plan with fully vested 100% employer match on first 4% of employee contribution.
• Annual employer‑funded profit sharing dependent on company profitability.
• Company‑sponsored wellness plan.
• Paid vacation: 2 weeks for non‑temporary new hires below director level; unlimited for director and above.
• Paid sick leave: greater of 40 hours or state/local minimum.
• Paid personal leave: 40 hours for production line.
• 12 paid holidays per year (max 8 hours per day).
• Employee, friends, and family discount program for company products.
• Product training, uniforms, computer tablet, cell phone, and company vehicle for eligible positions.

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This position is eligible for the Employee Referral Bonus program.

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