Materials Handler & Forklift – Shipping & Receiving

Harsco Rail; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Harsco Rail is recruiting for a warehouse associate to receive and unload products, inspect materials, and move stock to proper locations. The role supports packaging, shipping, and daily department activities, with emphasis on safety and accuracy.

The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of material processing and manufacturing experience, forklift proficiency, and basic blueprint reading skills. This position requires the ability to lift 40 lbs and work in a team-driven environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 1–2 years material processing experience.
• 1–2 years forklift experience.
• 1–2 years manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of blueprint reading preferred.
• Knowledge of Reading R-View preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and unload products from trucks.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing materials and notify staff of potential quality issues or shortages.
• Move shipments to storage areas and put away stock according to stock tickets.
• Pick products to fill customer orders and verify location and quantity.
• Pack and verify finished product for shipping.
• Determine shipping priorities and methods required to meet schedule.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Oversee daily department activities.

Skills

Forklift operation

Blueprint reading

Reading R-View

Active listening

Decision making

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

1-2 years material processing experience

1-2 years manufacturing experience

Job description

Harsco Rail is recruiting for a warehouse associate to receive and unload products, inspect materials, and move stock to proper locations. The role supports packaging, shipping, and daily department activities, with emphasis on safety and accuracy.

The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of material processing and manufacturing experience, forklift proficiency, and basic blueprint reading skills. This position requires the ability to lift 40 lbs and work in a team-driven environment.