Forklift Operator - 12-Hour Day Shift, Growth & Benefits

Higheropportunity; Fountain Inn (SC); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Payday every Friday

401K with company match

Life Insurance

Job summary

D&W Fine Pack in Fountain Inn, SC is hiring a Material Handler for a 12-hour day shift to move materials around the plant and warehouse, operating equipment as needed and supporting safety and quality programs.

Starting pay is $17.00 per hour with rotating 12-hour shifts and every other weekend off. Must have forklift experience, read work orders, and follow instructions to ensure efficient production.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least one year of forklift experience.
• Experience working 12 hour shifts.
• Willingness to follow verbal or written instructions.
• May be required to use floor loading trucks.
• Able to work safely, willing to train in cross-functional areas, and work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Move stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas by hand or other equipment.
• Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments, material and equipment needs.
• Ability to hand build pallets per MO.
• Attach identifying labels to containers, and/or mark them with identifying information.
• Secure material and products for transport to designated areas by using the stretch-wrapper machine.
• Assists other workers with specific tasks as requested.
• Manually or mechanically load and unload materials and products from pallets, skids, platforms and trucks.
• Unloads and verifies inbound shipments.
• Verifies actual quantities as compared to picking list, packing list, BOL, and other WH operation paperwork.
• Support company Food Safety efforts through commitment and compliance to SQF standard practices and policies.
• Assists other workers with specific chores as requested.
• Follow plant quality practices including GMPs.

Skills

Forklift experience

Safety conscious

Follow instructions

Cross-functional training

Overtime willingness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Floor loading trucks

Job description

D&W Fine Pack has immediate openings for Material Handler / Forklift Operators!

We are looking for dependable, safety-focused team members to support our warehouse and production operations. In this role, you will operate forklifts and other powered equipment to safely move, load, unload, stage, and store raw materials and finished goods throughout the facility.

Starting Pay: $17.00 per hour

Available Shifts: 12-Hour Day and Night Shifts

• Day Shift: 7:30 AM – 7:45 PM
• Night Shift: 7:30 PM – 7:45 AM

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Safely operate forklifts and other powered industrial equipment.
• Load, unload, transport, stage, stack, and store materials, finished goods, pallets, and supplies.
• Deliver materials to production areas and move finished products to designated locations.
• Read work orders and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Complete required forklift and equipment inspections and report safety concerns or equipment issues.
• Build, label, wrap, and prepare pallets and products for movement or storage.
• Assist with inventory movement, staging, organization, and material rotation.
• Maintain clean and organized aisles, staging areas, and workspaces.
• Follow all safety, PPE, food safety, SQF, quality, and GMP requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
• Previous forklift, warehouse, material handling, shipping/receiving, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Forklift certification or ability to successfully complete company-required forklift training and certification.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic to moderate computer skills.
• Strong attention to safety and detail.
• Dependable attendance and ability to work an assigned 12-hour shift and overtime as needed.

PHYSICAL & WORK REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and material handling.
• Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds and handle heavier materials using appropriate assistance or equipment.
• Occasional bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and climbing.
• Ability to frequently get on and off powered industrial equipment.
• Ability to work around moving equipment, forklift traffic, noise, and temperature variations in a manufacturing and warehouse environment.
• Required PPE and safety procedures must be followed at all times.

More than a job. Grow, belong, and make a difference.

AtD&W Fine Pack,we don’t just make packaging, we build purpose, pride, and strong teams. Whether you’re launching your career or bringing years of experience, this is a place where you can grow, be supported, and make a real impact. Our culture is built on four core valuesthat guide everything we do:

• Dedicated to Excellence– We hold ourselves to high standards in safety, sustainability, quality, and service.
• Winning with Success– We keep improving to deliver more for our customers and community.
• Focused on Service– We listen, act fast, and support both our customers and each other.
• People with Purpose– We work as one team, showing respect, integrity, and care for all.

Benefits That Matter

Taking care of our team is a priority. Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401k with company match
• Short and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• FSA’s for Medical & Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) –counseling, financial tools, legal help & more
• Wellness program
• Cancer Expert Now – access to expert consultations for cancer diagnosis and treatment guidance
• And more!

If this sounds like the kind of company and team you want to grow with, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Intermediate Computer Skills Expert

Education

Preferred

High School or better in General.

Experience

Preferred

1 year: Forklift Operation

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer
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