Entry-Level Production Associate: Forklift & Palletizing

Carlisle Construction Materials; Royal Pines (NC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlisle Construction Materials in Royal Pines, NC is seeking an entry-level Manufacturing Helper to assist operators on the production line. This role supports coil loading, packaging, palletizing and quality checks to ensure efficient, safe operations.

Ideal candidates are 18+, able to read production orders, perform basic math, and communicate well. Forklift operation training is provided; overtime and weekend hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Ability to read documents and interpret facts.
• Basic math, reading, and writing skills.
• Good communication, organization, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist operators at coil loading and packaging ends of the line.
• Build pallets and shipping containers using hand and power tools.
• Band and palletize metal coils and/or metal sheets, placing tags on finished products.
• Perform quality checks to verify lengths, widths, and weights.
• Detects and reports faulty operations or defective materials.
• Move or carry parts, equipment, or materials.
• Read and understand production orders.
• Wrap and unwrap materials.
• Maintain housekeeping of the work areas.
• Operate a sit-down forklift.
• Achieve production goals while complying with safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading & interpreting orders

Basic math skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Carlisle Construction Materials in Royal Pines, NC is seeking an entry-level Manufacturing Helper to assist operators on the production line. This role supports coil loading, packaging, palletizing and quality checks to ensure efficient, safe operations.

Ideal candidates are 18+, able to read production orders, perform basic math, and communicate well. Forklift operation training is provided; overtime and weekend hours may be required.