Material Handler

Jost Agriculture Inc; Chestnut Hills (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

JOST International is seeking a Material Handler/Forklift Operator to move production materials and manage inventory within the plant. The role requires operating a forklift, loading and unloading shipments, and maintaining accurate records.

You will report to the Site Supervisor and work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include picking and placing materials, recording handling activity, and ensuring safety and orderly work areas.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to read, write, add, subtract, and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate an industrial fork truck to pick up, move, place, and position materials.
• Count, weigh, record, and maintain records of handling activity.
• Load, unload, and move materials within or near the plant to packaged shipments.
• Maintain and adjust inventory records as required and assist in cycle counts.
• Follow safety, housekeeping, and company policies; support on-time production goals.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

ABOUT THE COMPANY

For more than 70 years, JOST has been shaping the future of transportation with innovation, safety, and customer focus at its core. Founded in 1952 in Germany with the development of the first cast‑steel fifth wheel, JOST has grown into a global leader supplying the commercial vehicle and agricultural industries with trusted, high‑quality solutions.

With its portfolio of leading brands — JOST, ROCKINGER, TRIDEC, Quicke, and Hyva — the company today is a Tier 1 supplier recognized worldwide for excellence in fifth wheels, landing gear, towing hitches, steering systems, front loaders, and hydraulic solutions. The 2025 acquisition of Hyva marked a significant milestone, expanding JOST’s reach into hydraulic cylinders, tippers, components for transport and waste handling, and strengthening its position across both On‑Highway and Off‑Highway applications.

Headquartered in Germany with operations on five continents, JOST continues to drive industry standards through engineering expertise, a commitment to quality, and strong partnerships with OEMs and fleets around the world.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Will powered industrial fork truck(s) for movement and disposition of production materials. Accurately move inventory into or out of storage as directed. Load, unload, and move materials within or near plant. Package material to ship to customers. Perform inventory related activities including cycle counts.

This position reports directly to the Site Supervisor. It is solely accountable for the fulfillment of all assigned duties and has authority delegated commensurate with assigned responsibilities.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Retrieve information pertaining to work orders by utilizing a computer terminal.
• Work from oral or written instructions and/or follow established instructions or routines.
• Count, weigh, record, and maintain record of handling activity.
• Locate material to be moved.
• Check parts for identification number and description against instructions.
• Pick parts in containers for movement as directed.
• May use power tools to package and unpackage items
• Keep record of placement, assist in maintaining or adjusting inventory records as required.
• Expedite and follow up on rush orders.
• Designate special locations for rejected/scrapped parts.
• Operate an industrial fork truck to pick up, move place, and position materials.
• Observe and practice good housekeeping while performing all duties.
• Manually load, unload, or stack materials.
• May use overhead crane to move incoming stock.
• Responsible for working safely and driving industrial fork truck at safe speeds with pedestrians present.
• Performs any other duties assigned by the supervisor/manager.
• Any additional duties that have not been specifically stated, but which may be assigned and those that are logically and properly inherent to this position.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalency (GED).
• Must be able to read, write, add, subtract, and carry out instructions.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Previous material handling experiences preferred.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must be self‑motivated and be able to work with minimal direction from team leader.
• Must make decisions with regard to quality of product.
• Must be able to make minor decisions involving some judgment in carrying out procedures and following prescribed routines.
• Ability to gain knowledge of company products. Comply with quality, environmental, safety and JOST company policies and procedures.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• While performing duties of this job, the employee will regularly sit, stand, walk, reach, bend, twist and occasionally will be required to stoop, kneel, lift or move objects of 50 pounds or less with or without assistance.
• Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions.
• Travel between production facilities may be required.

JOST International participates in E-Verify and is an Equal Opportunity Employer