Clamp Truck Operator

Hoffmaster•Sparks, NV

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Hoffmaster is an industry leader producing the most complete line of specialty disposable tabletop products for over 75 years. Hoffmaster competes in three distinct business segments – Foodservice, Consumer, and E-Commerce. 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. GENERAL SUMMARY: The Clamp Truck Operator is responsible for ensuring Hoffmaster’s raw materials are received, stored, and moved to production machines efficiently and accurately. 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.

Requirements

Knowledge of forklift or clamp truck operations; Paterson certification required
Knowledge of material management procedures
Knowledge of inventory bin systems / best practices for inventory management
Ability to use ERP system and scan guns to accurately move material and put in proper location
Skill in oral and written communication; bilingual in Spanish preferred
Skill in problem solving, critical thinking, and decision making
Skill in building and maintaining internal and external relationships
Ability to flexible, self-directed, and motivated to improve processes
Ability to be patient and adaptable to unforeseen changes
Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment
Ability to demonstrate professionalism and a team-driven attitude
At least 1 year of experience in with forklift or clamp truck operation in a warehouse or manufacturing setting
High school diploma

Responsibilities

Safely operate clamp truck in a busy manufacturing environment
Accurately receive, label, and store all incoming raw materials
Utilize the current ERP system (IQMS) to accurately track inventory by location
Deliver raw materials to production work centers as needed in a safe and efficient manner
Ensure all material movements are recorded accurately in IQMS
Provide support to the inventory team when needed by assisting with cycle counting
Work closely with team members on alternate shifts and the Receiving Manager to provide coverage when needed by working OT
Learn and develop a strong working knowledge of all plant operations