Materials Operator — Night Shift (Forklift) – Employee-Owned

Charter Next Generation; Blythewood (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Holiday pay

Paid vacation

401(k) with company match

Bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement

Job summary

Charter Next Generation in Blythewood, SC is seeking a forklift operator to join a hands-on manufacturing team. You will support production, handle material movement, and help maintain safety and quality on 12-hour night shifts.

This role offers employee ownership, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to grow across 18+ facilities as part of a values-driven, equal-opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Must have forklift experience.
• Can work 12-hour shifts and lift up to 65 pounds.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and comfort with measuring tools.
• Strong communication skills and positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a technical environment.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Production in the operation of the in-line Eremas.
• Working with Scheduling and Production to ensure that internal repro demands are met.
• Organize scrap/repro inventories and assists in scrap/repro shipments to other facilities including loading trucks.
• Follow housekeeping standards including sweeping, wiping down equipment, dumping garbage and trim, as required.
• Complete all quality checks as specified.
• Operate the rewinder, conducting quality check for defects, splicing and slitting as required.
• Back up the stretch wrapping station and assists in Shipping and/or Production as needed.
• Assist in staging resin and packaging supplies for Production if needed.
• Assist with inventory counts of scrap, repro, finished goods, raw materials, and packaging supplies.
• Comply with all AIB and BRC Standards and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Participates in Continuous Improvement activities and teams.

Skills

Forklift experience

Lift 65 lbs

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Pre-employment drug screening

Job description

Charter Next Generation in Blythewood, SC is seeking a forklift operator to join a hands-on manufacturing team. You will support production, handle material movement, and help maintain safety and quality on 12-hour night shifts.

This role offers employee ownership, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to grow across 18+ facilities as part of a values-driven, equal-opportunity employer.