Forklift Operator

Automation Personnel Services; Hanahan (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Medical, dental, vision

Short-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Automation Personnel Services is seeking an experienced forklift operator/tanker filler for a company in the Charleston area. The role involves operating sit-down and stand-up forklifts, loading and unloading shipments, and ensuring secure inventory handling.

Compensation is $18.00–$19.00 per hour, with full-time hours on 1st and 2nd shifts. Benefits include weekly pay and medical coverage, and a referral bonus is offered for successful placements.

Qualifications

• Must have sit-down forklift experience and stand-up forklift experience.
• Valid forklift certification/license required.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and perform physical tasks as required.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload trucks, containers, and deliveries.
• Move products and materials throughout the warehouse.
• Pick, pack, and prepare orders for shipment.
• Ensure inventory is stored accurately and securely.

Tools

Forklift

Forklift Certification

Job description

Forklift Operator

Automation Personnel Services is looking for a n experienced forklift operator/tanker filler for a company based in the Charleston area.

Pay Rate

$18.00per hourto $19.00 per hour

Schedule and Hours

1st and 2nd shift

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently
• Load and unload trucks, containers, and deliveries
• Move products and materials throughout the warehouse
• Pick, pack, and prepare orders for shipment
• Ensure inventory is stored accurately and securely

Qualifications and Requirements

• Previous experience operating a sit-down forklift, stand up forklift, cherry picker, and clamp in a warehouse or industrial environment
• Valid forklift certification/license is required
• Ability to lift heavy objects and perform physical tasks as required

Job Type

Full time, temporary

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• 40 hours Service Bonus after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours
• 6 paid Holidays after 1500 continuous hours of service

401(k) Retirement Plan

Automation Personnel Services is the only staffing agency specializing in manufacturing and industrial roles that offers 401(k) matching to all eligible contingent and temporary associates.

Automation Personnel Services Charleston Branch

108 Central Avenue
Unit 1
Goose Creek, SC 29445

Bonus Opportunity!

We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.

About Automation Personnel Services

Automation Personnel Services is a highly recognized staffing agency with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing. Our accolades include:

• 11-time consecutive winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award (2016-2026).
• Winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award (2019-2026).
• Recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association.
• Named one of the Best Staffing Companies to Work For by CIO Views Magazine.
• Named one of America’s Best Temp Staffing Firms by Forbes (2025).
• Consistently ranked among the top U.S. staffing agencies by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

Equal Opportunity Employer

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