Clamp Forklift Operator

Title: Warehouse Receiver with Clamp Forklift experience

Type of Placement: Temp to Perm

Shift: 1st Shift: 6:00am-2:00pm Monday-Friday

Pay/Pay Range: $22.00 / hour- negotiable

About Our Customer:

Well established company that has been a leading supplier of paper products to printing and packaging industries for over 50 years.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Will be a key part of the materials handling team, focusing on receiving incoming shipments and accurately staging heavy paper products for production. Operating clamp trucks and other forklifts safely and efficiently is a central responsibility of this role.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Unload incoming shipments from trailers utilizing a clamp forklift
• Check incoming paper rolls and materials against shipping paperwork for quantity and condition.
• Safely operate clamp trucks and other forklifts to move product from the dock to storage or production areas.
• Handle large, heavy, and delicate paper rolls (often weighing around 4,000 lbs) and stack them appropriately — sometimes up to four high.
• Transport and stage material directly to machinery and production zones as requested by production teams.
• Record receipt of goods and note discrepancies such as damage, shortages, or overages.
• Help maintain inventory accuracy and support cycle counts as needed.

SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS:

• Clamp truck experience with safe, proficient operation of forklifts and similar equipment.
• Prior warehouse experience, especially in receiving and materials handling.
• Ability to handle very heavy products and work in a physically demanding environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe work practices

Environmental Conditions:

• Fast-paced manufacturing facility with sophisticated sheeting, slitting, rewinding, coating, and laminating equipment.
• Requires standing for extended periods and safe operation around heavy machinery.

Physical Capabilities:

Frequently required to perform actions stooping, bending, balancing, grasping, standing, sitting, walking, opening, removing, sorting, moving, and handling of objects up to 50lbs.

About Wicked Staffing Solutions:

We have built long-standing relationships with some of the most reputable and well-known top companies that are hiring in manufacturing, distribution, customer service, engineering, electronics, and many other industries. We offer temporary, temp-hire, and direct placement opportunities, in a variety of positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer