Clamp Truck Operator

Hoffmaster is an industry leader producing the most complete line of specialty single‑use tabletop products for over 75 years. Hoffmaster competes in two distinct business segments – Food service and Consumer. Our products can be found in thousands of retailers, restaurants, hotels, and more. As a customer‑centric company, we strive to deliver innovative solutions to both our customers and the ultimate end users of our products.

This innovation is a key part of what we do here at Hoffmaster, and we continue to drive the industry forward by investing in our employees and state‑of‑the‑art technology.

The Clamp Truck Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating a clamp truck – ensuring raw materials are received, stored, and moved to production machines accurately and in a timely manner. This position is vital to the smooth operations of our production floor by moving materials as needed to machines, keeping our inventory accurate, and receiving, sorting, and labeling all raw materials.

• Safely operate clamp truck in a busy manufacturing environment
• Inspect equipment daily and report any maintenance needs
• Report damaged goods or unsafe conditions promptly
• Accurately receive, label, and store all incoming raw materials
• Deliver raw materials to production work centers as needed in a safe and efficient manner
• Ensure all material movements are recorded accurately
• Provide support to the inventory team when needed by assisting with cycle counting
• Work closely with team members on alternate shifts and the Receiving Supervisor to provide coverage when needed by working OT
• Learn and develop a strong working knowledge of all plant operations

• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of forklift or clamp truck operations
• Knowledge of material management procedures
• Knowledge of inventory bin systems / best practices for inventory management
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Skill in problem solving, critical thinking, and decision making
• Skill in building and maintaining internal and external relationships
• Ability to be flexible, self‑directed, and motivated to improve processes
• Ability to be patient and adaptable to unforeseen changes
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism and a team‑driven attitude
• Education:
  
  Preferred High School or GED
• Years Of
  
  Experience:
  
  Minimum 3 Years of experience in forklift or clamp truck operation in a warehouse or manufacturing setting

• None

• Primary
  
  Working Conditions:
  
  Warehouse & Manufacturing Environment

• Standard Shift Length: 12 hours
• Ability to Lift/Push/Pull:
  Up to 50 lbs
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): PPE is required, which includes safety shoes, eye protection, and hearing protection
• Other
  
  Physical Requirements:
  
  Significant walking and standing; incidental climbing

Shift: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and every other Sunday (7:00 PM – 7:15 AM)

Learn more about Hoffmaster’s multiple locations and total rewards package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and holidays, employee assistance program, and more at

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement:
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.