Sit- Down Forklift

Givens Talent; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Givens in Columbia, SC is hiring a Sit-Down Forklift Operator to safely operate a forklift and move materials within the warehouse. The role includes loading/unloading 53-foot trailers, identifying damaged items, and using RF scanners to track inventory.

This is a full-time, first-shift position with regular Monday–Friday hours. Requirements include at least one year of sit-down forklift experience, excellent hand-eye coordination, and the ability to work safely in a fast-paced warehouse.

Qualifications

• At least one year of recent sit-down forklift experience.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a sit-down forklift
• Unload materials and move them to the appropriate warehouse location
• Load and unload 53-foot trailers, flatbeds, and containers
• Identify damaged products or shortages and report them to the appropriate personnel
• Properly use RF scanners
• Meet established productivity and on-time performance expectations

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Tools

RF scanners

Job description

Sit-Down Forklift Operator

Columbia, SC
$17.00–$18.00 per hour
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Full-time

Givens is Driven to Deliver—both for our customers and our employees. Since 1957, we have provided customers with a single-source solution for warehousing, distribution, transportation, packing and crating, and air freight services. Givens has grown significantly over the past several years, and we continue to grow at a rapid pace. We are looking for an experienced Sit-Down Forklift Operator to join our team in Columbia, SC. This position is responsible for receiving materials, loading and unloading 53-foot trailers, flatbeds, and containers, and preparing materials for shipment. Learn more about Givens at www.givens.com

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a sit-down forklift
• Unload materials and move them to the appropriate warehouse location
• Load and unload 53-foot trailers, flatbeds, and containers
• Identify damaged products or shortages and report them to the appropriate personnel
• Properly use RF scanners
• Meet established productivity and on-time performance expectations

Requirements

• At least one year of recent sit-down forklift experience
• Excellent hand-eye coordination
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced warehouse environment