Material Handler (Forklift/Clamp Truck Operator)

Poppy Bank; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Cup, located in Baltimore, MD, is seeking experienced Material Handlers for a fast-paced paper cup manufacturing operation. The role involves moving raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods while keeping production lines supplied and shipments on schedule.

Primary duties include operating a paper roll clamp truck to unload, transport, and stage large paper rolls (bundles of three rolls, up to 2,100 lbs).

Qualifications

• Forklift experience required.
• Clamp truck experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Experience with inventory scanning is a plus.
• Strong focus on safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down forklifts and paper roll clamp trucks safely and efficiently.
• Unload and transport paper roll bundles up to 2,100 lbs.
• Supply production lines with raw materials to minimize downtime.
• Move finished goods to staging and shipping areas.
• Load and unload trailers safely and efficiently.
• Perform daily forklift and clamp truck inspections.
• Follow safety procedures and material handling standards.
• Scan, identify, and track inventory accurately.
• Maintain organized storage using 5S principles.
• Assist with inventory counts and warehouse organization.
• Communicate with production, shipping, and receiving teams.

Skills

Forklift experience

Clamp truck experience

Safety awareness

Inventory scanning

Heavy lifting

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Location 201 Kane Street,Baltimore, MD, 21224,United States
• Base Pay $24.00 - $28.00 / Hour
• Industry Manufacturing, Paper Converting
• Employee Type Full Time-Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Clark Cup is looking for experienced Material Handlers to support a fast-paced paper cup manufacturing operation. This position is responsible for safely moving raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods throughout the plant while ensuring production lines remain supplied and shipments stay on schedule.

A primary responsibility of this role is operating a paper roll clamp truck to unload, transport, and stage large paper rolls used in production. Paper is delivered in bundles of three rolls, with each bundle weighing up to 2,100 pounds. Candidates must be comfortable handling heavy, high-value materials safely and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down forklifts and paper roll clamp trucks safely and efficiently.
• Safely unload and transport paper roll bundles weighing up to 2,100 lbs.
• Supply production lines with raw materials while minimizing downtime.
• Move finished goods to staging and shipping areas.
• Load and unload trailers safely and efficiently.
• Perform daily forklift and clamp truck inspections.
• Follow all safety procedures and material handling standards.
• Accurately scan, identify, and track inventory.
• Maintain clean, organized storage areas using 5S principles.
• Assist with inventory counts and warehouse organization.
• Communicate effectively with production, shipping, and receiving teams.

Qualifications

• Previous forklift experience required.
• Clamp truck experience strongly preferred.
• Experience handling large paper rolls, tissue rolls, paper products, or similar industrial materials is a plus.
• Ability to safely transport loads weighing up to 2,100 lbs.
• Strong attention to safety, equipment care, and product quality.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Basic computer or inventory scanning experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed.

What We're Looking For

We want individuals who:

• Put safety first every day.
• Take pride in protecting expensive raw materials from damage.
• Work well with production teams to keep machines running.
• Can operate equipment confidently and efficiently.
• Have a strong work ethic and dependable attendance.

Join a growing manufacturing team where your work directly impacts production, customer shipments, and plant performance.