Shipping & Receiving Forklift Operator (Plastics)

Schaeferwaste; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Schaefer Plastics is seeking a Shipping/Receiving Associate in Charlotte, NC. The role involves safely moving materials, loading/unloading trucks, and maintaining inventory across receiving, storage, and shipping areas.

The position requires forklift experience, reliability, and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with Wednesday-Sunday shifts. Equal opportunity employer offering a collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Experience in shipping/receiving, warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing required.
• Experience operating a forklift required and forklift certification preferred.
• Ability to read shipping documents, packing slips, labels and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate sit-down forklifts and other material-handling equipment.
• Load and unload trucks and containers safely.
• Receive incoming materials and prepare/ship finished goods.
• Maintain accurate shipping/receiving documentation and inventory locations.
• Ensure daily completion of shipping/receiving transactions.
• Communicate effectively with production, warehouse, and administrative teams.

Skills

Safety-focused

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Dependability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Forklift certification

Job description

Schaefer Plastics is seeking a Shipping/Receiving Associate in Charlotte, NC. The role involves safely moving materials, loading/unloading trucks, and maintaining inventory across receiving, storage, and shipping areas.

The position requires forklift experience, reliability, and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with Wednesday-Sunday shifts. Equal opportunity employer offering a collaborative team culture.