Material Handler I USA (C Crew/AM Shift)

First Solar; Gaffney (SC); On-site; USD 24,796 - 29,797; Full time

Job summary

First Solar in Gaffney, SC, seeks a dedicated warehouse associate to manage packaging, loading, and shipping duties while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, forklift experience, and possess a valid driver's license. Responsibilities include operating material handling equipment, maintaining inventory, and ensuring the quality of packages. This role offers an estimated hourly pay range of $18.00 - $21.63, along with a commitment to safety and effective team communication.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6+ months of sit-down-forklift experience within the past 4 years.
• Qualified Industrial Equipment operator.
• Experienced computer knowledge.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Engage in packaging, loading, unloading, storing, and transporting materials and products.
• Perform all shipping/receiving requirements including product packaging and shipping.
• Maintain effective communication levels and foster team building.
• Perform daily/weekly cycle inventory counts and assist in the investigation of any inventory variances.
• Operate Material Handling Equipment; load and unload vehicles.

Skills

Qualified Industrial Equipment operator

Experienced computer knowledge

Possess a valid driver’s license

Previous experience with shipping/receiving documents

Previous experience with handheld scanners

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Engage in packaging, loading, unloading, storing, and transporting materials and products by performing the described duties. Responsible for on-time delivery and quality as it pertains to shipping functions. Ensures the correct SAP transactions are made for receipts and items issues in/out of inventory.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6+ months of sit‑down‑forklift experience as a primary function within the past 4 years.
• Qualified Industrial Equipment operator.
• Experienced computer knowledge.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Qualified Industrial Equipment operator.
• Experienced computer knowledge.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Previous experience with shipping/receiving documents.
• Previous experience with handheld scanners is preferred.

Essential Responsibilities

• Follow EH&S policies.
• Participate in SWATs.
• Perform all shipping/receiving requirements, including product packaging and shipping as directed and in a safe manner.
• Follow the rules and regulations of C-TPAT.
• Operate Material Handling Equipment; load and unload vehicles as well as internal movement of material.
• Maintain daily shipping/receiving activity log.
• Transfer finished goods from manufacturing to offsite warehouse ensuring the quality and integrity of the pallet remains intact.
• Perform daily/weekly cycle inventory counts and assist in the investigation of any inventory variances.
• Perform daily equipment inspection including bucks, forklifts, batteries and any equipment moved by the forklift.
• Perform SAP transactions for receipts and items issues in/out.
• Work with supporting departments on investigating any inventory/receipts discrepancies.
• Maintain effective communications levels and foster team building in and outside the department.
• Practice good housekeeping and in accordance with all safety procedures.
• Able to act as a courier.
• Able to use hand tools such as nail guns, air hose, etc.
• Support the 5S program.
• Perform other assignments as required, including assisting in Production and other departments when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships

• This position reports the Supervisor, Traffic/Material Handling.

Travel

• No travel requirements.
• If hired during plant start‑up, you will be expected to travel to other First Solar locations for training.

Estimated Salary Range

• $18.00 - $21.63, Hourly

Physical Requirements

• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
• Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.
• Will lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction.
• Will lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Will push or pull up to 27 pounds of force on an occasional basis.Will push or pull up to 10 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects repetitively on a frequent basis.
• 20/40 vision in each eye (with or without correction) and the ability to distinguish between red, yellow and green is required.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend on an occasional basis.
• Must comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• Must wear personal protective equipment (including but not limited to steel‑toed shoes, cut‑resistant gloves, jackets, aprons &or arm guards, safety glasses, hearing protection).
• All associates on the production floor may be required to wear a respirator at any given time; the ability to wear a respirator is a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair).
• Powered Industrial Vehicle (PIV) Operation (i.e. forklifts, carts or vehicles with a motor, etc.)
• Any position with an essential function of PIV operation requires 20/40 vision in each eye separately and both eyes (with or without correction), the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green and peripheral vision >70°.

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided above and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity. We recognize diversity and inclusion as a driving force in the success of our company.