Material Handler (Forklift Operator) - 1st Shift

U.S. Lumber Group; Duncan (SC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life Insurance

401(k) with Match

PTO / Holidays

Volunteer Time

Job summary

U.S. Lumber Group in Duncan, SC is seeking a 1st Shift Material Handler (Forklift Operator) to join our on-site facility. Shift hours are 6am-3pm, Mon-Fri, with a pay rate of $18/hour.

The role requires at least 1 year in warehouse distribution and preference for lumber/engineered lumber experience. Forklift experience and certification are a plus. We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, PTO/holidays, and volunteer time.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year warehouse distribution experience.
• Prior lumber experience desired.
• Engineered Lumber experience is preferred.
• Forklift experience and forklift certification preferred but not required.
• Must have basic math and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with forklift operators to efficiently locate, pull, and stage materials for outgoing orders. Safely package and secure shipments.
• Safely operate forklifts or other machinery (chainsaw) in order to complete assigned tasks including loading and unloading, moving, staging, pulling orders and transporting material. Band, wrap, and tape product as needed.
• Maintains condition of Warehouse work area, e.g. free of trash, product in correct location and organized, swept floors.
• Work cooperatively and productively with Supervisors and other employees in order to complete required workload.
• Provide and inspire outstanding service to customers by maintaining attention to detail, accuracy, quality and completing assigned work in a timely manner.
• Assist with inventory variances, order accuracy and track and trace issues.
• Reading and understanding tickets and the various codes for products.
• Must learn how to use a chainsaw and Holtec Industrial Saw.
• Must be able to read a tape measure. Accurately pull daily orders.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading tickets/codes

Basic math

Chainsaw operation

Tape measure reading

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Holtec Industrial Saw

Chainsaw

Job description

Job Details

Posting Details

• Posted on November 2, 2026

Locations

• Showing 1 location Duncan, SC 29334, USA
• On-site
• Operations/Safety
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: MATER005345

Description

U.S. LUMBER, an SBP brand is currently looking for a 1st Shift Material Handler (Forklift Operator) to join our Duncan, SC U.S. Lumber facility. U.S. Lumber is a VALUES based organization. We seek to serve people first, and we operate according to a moral compass aimed at doing what is right even when it is hard. U.S. LUMBER brings this values-based perspective to each of our employees, our customers, our suppliers, and our communities. We do not underestimate the power of our employee's ability to have a uniquely positive impact on the people around us.

• Shift hours are 6am -3pm, Mon - Fri.
• Hourly pay rate is $18/hour.

Why work for U.S. LUMBER?QuickResponse, DeepKnowledge, Relationships Built onTrust

• Benefits will include Medical, Dental, Vision on the 1 st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Company-Paid Life Insurance & Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• 3 weeks PTO/ Paid Holidays
• Volunteer Time

Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Collaborate with forklift operators to efficiently locate, pull, and stage materials for outgoing orders. Safely package and secure shipments.
• Safely operate forklifts or other machinery (chainsaw) in order to complete assigned tasks including loading and unloading, moving, staging, pulling orders and transporting material. Band, wrap, and tape product as needed.
• Maintains condition of Warehouse work area, e.g. free of trash, product in correct location and organized, swept floors.
• Work cooperatively and productively with Supervisors and other employees in order to complete required workload.
• Provide and inspire outstanding service to customers by maintaining attention to detail, accuracy, quality and completing assigned work in a timely manner.
• Assist with inventory variances, order accuracy and track and trace issues.
• Reading and understanding tickets and the various codes for products.
• Must learn how to use a chainsaw and Holtec Industrial Saw.
• Must be able to read a tape measure. Accurately pull daily orders.

Required credentials:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year warehouse distribution experience.
• Prior lumber experience desired.
• Engineered Lumber experience is preferred.
• Forklift experience and forklift certification preferred but not required.
• Must have basic math and analytical skills.

We are proud to have the best team in our industry. We have experienced a tremendous amount of growth as a company. This growth has served not only our customer base but has also provided significant opportunities for advancement amongst our employees.

U.S. Lumber Group is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy of U.S. Lumber Group not to discriminate in hiring and employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, military status, genetic information, or other protected class status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.