Material Handler

Openwork; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Full-Time Opportunity

Stable Schedule

Growth Potential

Team-Oriented Environment

Job summary

Openwork is hiring a Forklift Operator / Material Handler for our Lexington, NC facility. You will operate a sit-down forklift, move materials safely, assist with shipping, receiving and inventory, and support daily warehouse operations in a fast-paced environment.

We value dependable teammates with forklift experience and strong attention to safety. This full-time role offers a stable schedule, weekly pay and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience required.
• Experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to safely load, unload, and transport materials.
• Experience with shipping, receiving, or inventory is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and safety.
• Reliable transportation and dependable attendance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down forklift safely and efficiently
• Load and unload trucks with incoming and outgoing materials
• Move raw materials and finished products throughout the facility
• Stage materials for production and shipping
• Maintain accurate inventory locations
• Assist with shipping and receiving activities
• Perform material handling duties as needed
• Conduct routine equipment inspections
• Follow warehouse safety procedures and company policies
• Keep work areas clean and organized

Skills

Forklift experience

Warehouse environment

Load & unload

Inventory accuracy

Safety awareness

Team & reliability

Job description

FORKLIFT OPERATOR / MATERIAL HANDLER

Location: Lexington, NC

Pay: $18/hr

Schedule: Full-Time | Monday-Friday

Openwork is currently hiring a Forklift Operator / Material Handler for a growing manufacturing and distribution facility in Lexington, NC. We are looking for dependable individuals with forklift experience who can safely move materials, support warehouse operations, and assist with shipping, receiving, and inventory activities.

If you have experience operating a sit-down forklift and enjoy working in a fast-paced warehouse environment, we'd like to hear from you!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate a sit-down forklift safely and efficiently
• Load and unload trucks with incoming and outgoing materials
• Move raw materials and finished products throughout the facility
• Stage materials for production and shipping
• Maintain accurate inventory locations
• Assist with shipping and receiving activities
• Perform material handling duties as needed
• Conduct routine equipment inspections
• Follow warehouse safety procedures and company policies
• Keep work areas clean and organized

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous forklift experience required
• Experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment preferred
• Ability to safely load, unload, and transport materials
• Experience with shipping, receiving, or inventory is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and safety
• Reliable transportation and dependable attendance
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to frequently lift and move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout the shift
• Comfortable working in a warehouse and manufacturing environment
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks and material handling duties
• Must be able to work safely around moving equipment and machinery

WHY WORK WITH OPENWORK?

• Weekly Pay
• Full-Time Opportunity
• Stable Schedule
• Growth Potential
• Team-Oriented Environment

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