Forklift Operator I

Kenco • Rock Hill, SC

5d

About The Position

The Forklift Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating powered industrial equipment to move, load, unload, and stack products in preparation for shipping and receiving and to meet customer needs. Equipment may include standard sit-down or stand-up forklifts, clamps, and picker equipment. The role may also involve scanning products, printing labels, completing paperwork, using inventory management systems, following product rotation procedures, and conducting cycle counts.

The operator performs daily forklift safety inspections, helps keep the facility ready for SQFI, FDA, and customer inspections, and reports incidents to a supervisor. Housekeeping and other tasks may be assigned. This position is not expected to travel. The job description notes that reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of prior forklift operating experience.
• Must be a licensed forklift operator or be able to obtain a Forklift Operator license.
• Pass a background check and drug screen.
• Basic computer skills.
• Attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate powered industrial equipment, including sit-down or stand-up forklifts, clamps, and picker equipment, to move products or materials for distribution.
• Load, unload, and store products or materials.
• Stack or transport materials and products to designated areas.
• Use equipment to scan products and print labels.
• Complete paperwork and operate inventory management systems as needed.
• Ensure product rotation procedures are followed.
• Complete cycle counts as required.
• Perform daily safety inspections of forklift trucks using the Safety Checklist.
• Keep the facility inspection-ready for SQFI, FDA, and customer needs.
• Communicate and report incidents to a supervisor.
• Perform housekeeping duties as needed.
• Complete miscellaneous tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including HSA, HRA, and FSA accounts
• Supplemental insurance, including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accidental injury coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic life and supplemental life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Paid time off of approximately two weeks, with accrual beginning on the first day of employment
• 10 employer-paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed