Forklift Operator I

Sealed Air; Simpsonville (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Sealed Air in Simpsonville, SC is seeking a night-shift Warehouse Associate responsible for receiving, storing, and moving materials. You will verify shipments, operate a forklift, and prepare items for loading while maintaining accurate records and safety compliance.

The role requires 1–3 years of experience, a High School diploma, and ability to work independently or in a team. SAP/Windows experience and forklift certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Computer knowledge including Windows applications; SAP and Sym-ple preferred.
• Forklift certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify incoming shipments and match identifying information.
• Move and store materials using forklift or hand truck.
• Pull items for processing and coordinate material transfers.
• Prepare and stage materials for truck loading and loading.
• Coordinate with Machine Operators to ensure material availability.
• Inspect lift equipment and report deficiencies.
• Transport pallets from racks to production areas.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Data-driven decisions

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Sym-ple

Windows

Job description

Position Summary:

Verifies and keeps records on incoming shipments and prepares items for shipment.

Pay: $17.85

Shift: Night

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitors incoming materials, comparing identifying information and counting, weighing and/ormeasuring items to verify accuracy.
• Put away inbound items. Examines incoming materials to ensure that they are intact anddamage free. Operates lift truck or handtruck to move, convey or hoist materials to stagingareas or rack locations.
• Pulls items for further processing. Determines area and location for transfer of material.Records all shortages and damages and reports issues to team leader for further investigation.
• Prepares, stages materials for truck loading. Counts and transports materials for customer andintra company freight. Transports materials, scrap, supplies as needed for manufacturing.
• Coordinate with Machine Operators to ensure that proper amount of correct material isavailable at machinery to allow for uninterrupted production.
• Inspect lift (battery or gas) daily and perform maintenance on the vehicle and report anymaintenance deficiencies.
• Responsible for transporting pallet covers and pallets from inventory racks and warehouse, toproduction area.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent

Requirements:

• 1-3 years of relevant experience
• Ability to interface effectively with employees, vendors and customers of all levels.
• Flexibility within a high performance work environment.
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
• Able to work without close supervision.
• Able to follow instructions and make decisions based on data obtained.

Other Requirements:

• Computer knowledge and 1-2 years of Windows applications, SAP and Sym-ple experiencepreferred.
• Forklift Certification preferred.

Benefits and Perks

It is our responsibility to leverage what we have to affect positive and meaningful change for our communities and planet using Sealed Air’s global resources and expertise.

Corporate sustainability -it’s about improving the lives of people around the world by addressing pressing needs in the communities where we and our customers operate.

Customer Success -meeting our customers' needs. At Sealed Air it’s more than a goal, it’s an integral part of our business practices, our innovative solutions, and our values.

Leaving our communities better than we found them through dedication of time, talent and resources.