Clamp Truck Operator - Heavy Duty Hood Container Corporation - 2.9 Winston-Salem, NC Job Details Full-time From $23.50 an hour 14 hours ago Qualifications Microsoft Outlook Full Job Description Ready to Power Production and Keep Our Operation Moving? Join Hood Container as a Clamp Truck Operator! This is not a standard forklift position. This position operates a heavy-duty paper roll clamp truck and requires precise handling, stacking, transporting, and placement of large paper rolls used in corrugator operations. Candidates with only standard sit-down forklift experience may not meet the experience requirements for this position. At Hood Container, every role plays a critical part in delivering quality packaging solutions. As a Clamp Truck Operator, you'll be at the heart of our corrugator operations—ensuring the safe handling of roll stock, supporting production flow, and maintaining an organized and efficient roll room. Your work directly impacts safety, quality, and productivity across the plant.

How You Will Contribute:

Material Handling & Production Support Deliver paper rolls to the corrugator, prioritizing butt rolls and ensuring proper documentation Read and interpret corrugator lineups to support production needs Ensure correct size and paper grade rolls are supplied to the wet end of corrugator Assist Corrugator Operators and support cross-training efforts as needed Clamp Truck Operation & Safety Safely operate the clamp truck to load, unload, and transport roll stock Complete daily lift inspections and report maintenance needs promptly Unload rolls from trailers and railcars, inspecting for and documenting any damage Follow all safety procedures and company policies, including GMP standards Inventory & Organization Maintain accurate roll stock records and submit tallies to leadership Mark and return butt rolls with proper specifications (size, diameter, footage, grade) Keep the roll room clean, organized, and audit-ready Operational Excellence Maximize equipment utilization and operate at optimal efficiency Follow daily production schedules to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals Roll Damage prevention Corrugator staging Support continuous improvement efforts and maintain strong housekeeping standards

What It Takes:

High school diploma or GED preferred 6+ months of experience in a corrugator wet end environment preferred Previous experience operating industrial power trucks or heavy equipment Ability to read production specifications (size, grade, layout) Basic to intermediate computer skills (Outlook, touchscreens, printers) Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the shift Frequent bending, kneeling, and reaching Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and up to 100 lbs occasionally Ability to sit for extended periods while operating equipment

Work Environment:

Exposure to moving mechanical parts and a fast-paced production environment Conditions may include heat, humidity, cold, noise, dust, and vibration Why You'll Love Working at

Hood Container:

Competitive Pay:

Starting at $23.50/hour

Growth Opportunities:

Learn, develop, and grow within our operations team

Team Environment:

Work alongside experienced leaders and supportive teammates

Stability & Impact:

Be part of a company where your role directly supports production success INDHP