Sparks - Distribution - Forklift Operator

Hoffmaster Group Inc.; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoffmaster Group Inc., a leader in specialty single-use tabletop products, seeks a Clamp Forklift Operator in Sparks, Nevada. The role is crucial for maintaining efficient production operations, managing materials accurately, and supporting the inventory team. Employees enjoy attractive benefits including a $1500 sign-on bonus and a comprehensive rewards package.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Life and Disability insurances

Physical and Mental wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse or manufacturing setting is required.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a forklift in a busy manufacturing environment.
• Accurately receive, label, and store raw materials.
• Support inventory team with cycle counting.

Skills

Forklift operations

Material management

Inventory management

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

1 year experience with forklift or clamp truck operation

Job description

Hoffmaster, Sparks, Nevada, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 5:00 AM

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 – Foodservice 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.

All new employees are eligible for a $1500 sign on bonus!! Tell your family and friends...

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Clamp Forklift Operator is responsible for ensuring the raw materials is 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.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safely operates Forklift in a busy manufacturing environment
• 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 Manager to provide coverage when needed by working OT
• Learn and develop a strong working knowledge of all plant operations

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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
• 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

Education, Experience, and Certification:

• At least 1 year of experience in with forklift or clamp truck operation in a warehouse or manufacturing setting

At Hoffmaster, we believe every person deserves to feel successful. That’s why we provide a total rewards package designed to support our employee’s success –at work, at home, and in life. This includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurances, Physical and Mental wellness programs, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Vacation and Holidays, Employee Assistance Program, and more. Learn more about our Benefit s at HoffmasterBenefits.com

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.

Hoffmaster, Sparks, Nevada, United States of America