Material Handler - Day Shift

D&W Fine Pack; Fountain Inn (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Payday is every Friday

401K with company match

Short & Long-Term Disability

Company-paid Life Insurance

FSA for Medical & Dependent Care

Job summary

D&W Fine Pack, located in Fountain Inn, SC, seeks a Material Handler (Forklift Operator) for a 12-hour day shift to move material throughout the plant and warehouse, using hand methods or electric lifts.

Starting pay is $17.00 per hour. The role requires at least one year of forklift experience, ability to read work orders, and commitment to safety and quality practices. The schedule features rotating weekends off and full benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least one year of forklift experience required.
• Experience working 12 hour shifts.
• Willingness to follow verbal/written instructions.
• May be required to use floor loading trucks.
• Moderate computer skills.
• Ability to work safely and be willing to train in cross-functional areas and 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 standard paperwork.
• Follow company Food Safety practices and SQF standards.

Skills

Forklift experience

Reading work orders

Safety awareness

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We have an immediate opportunity for a Material Handler (Forklift Operator) for our 12 hour day shift. In this function you will transfer material throughout the plant and warehouse manually or by operating electric powered lifts.

Forklift Operator Experience Is Needed

Starting Pay: $17.00/hour

Shift Times

7:00 am-7:15 pm. Rotating 12-hour shifts with every other weekend off!

Responsibilities

Safety

• Follows plant safety procedures and guidelines
• Know emergency procedures and what to do in the event of power outages, machine failures, workplace injuries, etc.
• Wears and utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
• Understand and identifies Lock-out/Tag-out procedures
• Informs supervisor of safety issues; reports any workplace injury or incident immediately.

Task

• 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 standard 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 Good Manufacturing Practices, or GMP’s

Qualifications

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

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

At D&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 values that 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
• Payday is every Friday
• Wellness program
• 401K with company match
• Short & Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical & Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – including counseling, legal advice, childcare referrals and financial planning support
• Safety shoe subsidy and prescription safety glasses discount
• Cancer Expert Now – access to expert consultations for cancer diagnosis and treatment guidance
• And much more!