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Forklift / Clamp Driver Brookshire, TX Compensation Includes * Starting Pay Rate of $18/hour Available Shift * 1st: 7:00am - 3:00pm * 2nd: 3:00pm - 11:00pm Overview Under the direction of the ...

Forklift / Clamp Driver Brookshire, TX Compensation Includes * Starting Pay Rate of $18/hour Available Shift * 1st: 7:00am - 3:00pm * 2nd: 3:00pm - 11:00pm Overview Under the direction of the ...

Forklift / Clamp Driver Brookshire, TX Compensation Includes * Starting Pay Rate of $18/hour Available Shift * 1st: 7:00am - 3:00pm * 2nd: 3:00pm - 11:00pm Overview Under the direction of the ...

Forklift / Clamp Driver Brookshire, TX Compensation Includes * Starting Pay Rate of $18/hour Available Shift * 1st: 7:00am - 3:00pm * 2nd: 3:00pm - 11:00pm Overview Under the direction of the ...

Roll Clamp Driver

Denver, CO · On-site

$1.3K - $1.7K/wk

High School Graduate or GED. * 6+ month's prior experience operating a Roll Clamp or Forklift * Successful candidate must be willing to work EVERY shift. * Certified industrial driver or ability to ...

Roll Clamp Driver

Denver, CO · On-site

$25.02 - $27.34/hr

High School Graduate or GED. * 6+ month's prior experience operating a Roll Clamp or Forklift * Successful candidate must be willing to work EVERY shift. * Certified industrial driver or ability to ...

Clamp Operator

Chicago, IL · On-site

$21.50/hr

The position of Clamp Driver will have primary responsibility for the material handling for servicing specific customer and internal order processing by performing the following duties and ...

Clamp Truck Driver Location: Holland, MI Shift: 2:00 PM-10:00 PM | Monday-Friday Pay: $18.00/hour Job Summary We're looking for a dependable and safety-conscious Clamp Truck Driver to join our ...

Yard Driver

Canandaigua, NY · On-site

$24.12 - $32.52/hr

Required to pass in-house clamp and forklift skills tests to become a Certified Forklift and Clamp Driver. * Must be able to re-certify Clamp Driver skills attained as required. * Required to be ...

Yard Driver

Canandaigua, NY · On-site

$24.12 - $32.52/hr

Required to pass in-house clamp and forklift skills tests to become a Certified Forklift and Clamp Driver. * Must be able to re-certify Clamp Driver skills attained as required. * Required to be ...

Yard Driver

Canandaigua, NY

$24.12 - $32.52/hr

Required to pass in-house clamp and forklift skills tests to become a Certified Forklift and Clamp Driver. * Must be able to re-certify Clamp Driver skills attained as required. * Required to be ...

Clamp Truck Driver

Ashaway, RI · On-site

$21 - $23/hr

We are immediately seeking a Clamp Forklift Operator! Responsibilities of the Clamp Forklift Operator: * Operate a clamp forklift safely and efficiently in a warehouse environment * Utilize RF ...

Yard Driver

Canandaigua, NY · On-site

$24.12 - $32.52/hr

Required to pass in-house clamp and forklift skills tests to become a Certified Forklift and Clamp Driver. * Must be able to re-certify Clamp Driver skills attained as required. * Required to be ...

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How much do clamp driver jobs pay per week?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average weekly pay for clamp driver in the United States is $1,444.35, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,250.00 and $1,625.00 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges clamp drivers face, and how can they be addressed on the job?

Clamp Drivers often deal with challenges such as safely maneuvering heavy loads in tight warehouse spaces and ensuring that products are not damaged during transport. Staying alert and maintaining excellent spatial awareness are crucial to avoid accidents or mishandling goods. Regular equipment checks, clear communication with team members, and following established safety protocols can help overcome these challenges and contribute to a smooth workflow.

What is a clamp driver?

Clamp drivers are skilled operators who use a specialized forklift attachment called a clamp to handle, move, and stack large, heavy, or awkward items such as appliances, paper rolls, or boxes in warehouses and distribution centers. Instead of using forks, the clamp attachment grips items securely from the sides, allowing for the safe transportation of goods that cannot be palletized. Clamp drivers play a critical role in ensuring efficient material handling and preventing damage to sensitive products.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a clamp driver?

To thrive as a Clamp Driver, you need a valid forklift or clamp truck operator license, good spatial awareness, and experience handling large or irregular loads. Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS), clamp attachment controls, and safety protocols is typically required. Attention to detail, situational awareness, and effective communication help prevent damage and ensure smooth operations. These skills and qualifications are important to maximize efficiency, uphold safety standards, and maintain product integrity in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

What is the difference between Clamp Driver vs Forklift Operator?

AspectClamp DriverForklift Operator
CertificationsMaterial Handling Certification, Equipment Operation LicenseForklift Certification, OSHA Compliance
Work EnvironmentWarehouses, manufacturing plants, shipping yardsWarehouses, construction sites, distribution centers
Job RoleUses clamp attachments to lift and move large or awkward loadsOperates forklifts to transport pallets and materials

Clamp Drivers and Forklift Operators both work in warehouse and industrial settings, but Clamp Drivers specialize in using clamp attachments for handling specific loads, while Forklift Operators primarily operate forklifts for general material movement. Both roles require certification and safety training, but their equipment and load types differ.

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Infographic showing various Clamp Driver job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Nights. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $75,106 per year, or $36.1 per hour.

Forklift/Clamp Driver

Novolex

Brookshire, TX • On-site

$18/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

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Novolex rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 102 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

59th of 119 rated packaging manufacturers


Job description

Company OverviewWhy Choose Us?

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.

Our Sustainability Commitment

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

Job Description

Forklift / Clamp Driver

Brookshire, TX

Compensation Includes

  • Starting Pay Rate of $18/hour
Available Shift
  • 1st: 7:00am - 3:00pm
  • 2nd: 3:00pm - 11:00pm
Overview

Under the direction of the Warehouse Manager and/or designated Shift Leads, this position is responsible for all aspects of packing finished paper bags from the on line and prepares them for shipping in order to safely produce high-quality bags in accordance with the job safety analyses (JSA's), production schedule, set-up instructions, operating procedures, and quality specifications, etc.

Responsibilities
  • Understand and follow all safety procedures / policies
  • Follow GMP in compliance with all food safety requirements
  • Load and unload paper rolls, labels, and other as specified
  • Ability to safely operate a forklift and paper roll clamp truck (Will train on Clamp Truck)
  • Properly and accurately scan production and paper to and from machines
  • Monitor shrink wrap through equipment, starting, stopping, jogging, and adjusting as needed
  •  Threading shrink wrap through equipment smoothly and thread equipment as needed
  • Fills out proper documentation, reports daily and timely
  • Stacks finished product on pallet evenly and correctly
  • Clean the forklift and or clamp truck as needed using proper equipment
  • Perform order changes, shrink wrap changes and set label information as needed
  • Perform Minor adjustments and troubleshooting on shrink wrapper, and label machine
  • Fulfill customer's special packing tasks (copacker, single packing, etc.)
  • Submit accurate production reports daily and timely
  • Meet/achieve safety, quality production waste and housekeeping goals forth by management
Qualifications
  • 2+ years' experience and certified in forklift / clamp truck
  • Experience working in Warehouse or Manufacturing Facilities
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Eligible to work in the United States
  • Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen
  • Work overtime as required
  • Satisfactorily complete training courses as determined by management
  • Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with our without accommodation

Physical Demands

Requirements include, but are not limited to:

  • Sitting (1-2 hours)
  • Standing
  • Walking Lifting (Regularly/Constantly):      
    • 0-10 lbs. (8-10 hours)
    • 10-20 lbs. (8-10 hours)
    • 20-50 lbs. (8-10 hours)
  • Carrying:
    • 10-20 lbs. (8-10 hours)
    • 20-50 lbs. (8-10 hours)
  • Pushing (Often - 8-10 hours or more)
  • Pulling, Twisting, Climbing (Often - 8-12 hours or more)
  • Balancing (Regularly/Constantly)
  • Stooping, Kneeling, Crawling (Often - each 1-3 hours)
  • Reaching, Grasping, Repetitive Motions (Regularly/Constantly each 8-12 hours)
Company BenefitsWhat You'll Get From UsBenefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact myHRservices@novolex.com.

Formerly Pactiv Evergreen

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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