EV Battery Materials Handler & Forklift Operator

AESC US; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

AESC US is seeking a Material Handler / Forklift Driver for its Blythewood, SC operation. You will safely operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts to move battery materials, parts, and finished goods, ensuring accurate inventory and alignment with production schedules.

Responsibilities include receiving shipments, staging components, shipping finished units, and maintaining clean, organized storage areas while adhering to 5S standards and FTZ regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 1 year of forklift operation experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution environment.
• Valid forklift certification or ability to obtain certification upon hire (AESC will provide training).
• Ability to operate sit-down and stand-up counterbalance forklift.
• Basic computer and RF scanner proficiency for inventory and shipping system use.
• Ability to read packing lists, work orders, and inventory labels accurately.
• Strong commitment to safety and compliance with company and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down and/or stand-up forklifts, pallet jacks, and other powered industrial trucks to move materials, WIP, and finished goods within the facility.
• Receive incoming shipments, verify quantities and condition against purchase orders and packing lists, and document discrepancies.
• Stage materials and components at production line points per production schedules and kanban signals.
• Transport outbound finished goods and repacked battery units to designated staging and shipping areas.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and perform cycle counts as assigned.
• Operate within the facility's FTZ requirements, maintaining documentation accuracy for all material movements.
• Inspect material handling equipment daily and report defects or safety concerns prior to operation.
• Maintain warehouse and storage areas in accordance with 5S and housekeeping standards.
• Support shipping and receiving functions including labeling, scanning, and system data entry.
• Follow all safety procedures for handling, transporting, and storing EV battery modules, including required PPE.
• Comply with all AESC safety policies and immediately report any safety incidents, near-misses, or property damage.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF scanner proficiency

Reading packing lists

Safety compliance

Basic computer skills

Counterbalance forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

WMS/ERP systems

Job description

AESC US is seeking a Material Handler / Forklift Driver for its Blythewood, SC operation. You will safely operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts to move battery materials, parts, and finished goods, ensuring accurate inventory and alignment with production schedules.

Responsibilities include receiving shipments, staging components, shipping finished units, and maintaining clean, organized storage areas while adhering to 5S standards and FTZ regulations.