Forklift Operator - Pallet Manufacturing

About the role

As a Forklift Operator, you’ll get to load and unload trailers with wooden pallets and move pallets inside our plants to keep manufacturing production moving efficiently. We’re looking for a motivated individual who will keep things moving at a safe and efficient pace. Position located in Florence, SC, 29506.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trailers with wooden pallets and move pallets inside the plant to keep manufacturing production moving efficiently
• Unload deliveries of pallets and/or wood to the proper location inside the plant
• Move freshly cut and recycled wood to the appropriate worktable area
• Stack finished products into trailers or to storage areas up to a safe height
• Maintain a safe working environment by lifting, stacking, and transporting materials with all other plant personnel in mind

Requirements

• 1–3 years of forklift operation experience
• Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics, lumber, carpentry, welding, roofing, and/or construction is strongly preferred
• Willingness to work in a labor‑intensive environment
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Willing to work overtime as needed
• Ability to work in extreme conditions (elements, heat, cold, air particulate)
• Capable of repetitively lifting 50–75 pounds and adjusting body position to bend, stoop, walk, turn, pivot, and sit in a forklift for entire shifts
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required: eye protection, ear protection (mandatory at several locations), safety shoes
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, and color vision

Benefits

• Competitive pay, holiday pay, and daily pay (access to earned wages before payday)
• Referral bonuses
• Long‑term career advancement opportunities
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and short‑term & long‑term disability insurance for eligible full‑time employees
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Great team environment

Pay

$16.75 per hour

Schedule

Monday‑Friday, 6:00 am – 4:00 pm