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Material Handler / Forklift Operator

BAE Systems
BAE Systems Salary
Aiken, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 12/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/18/2026

Job Description
What’s it like working for an innovative company that takes on some of the world’s most important challenges? Rewarding. At BAE Systems we protect those who protect us. A Material Handler will be responsible for receiving, transporting, storing, and ensuring accurate inventory levels of materials within the warehouse. Loads, unloads, and conveys materials within or near the plant, yard, or work site and performs a combination of tasks under specific direction which may include shipping and/or receiving. Opens containers using hand tools: counts, weighs and samples materials and uses computer systems for tracking, logging, verifying and recording information. Candidate must be able to operate a forklift. Follows department's material handling practices and procedures along with customer requirements in a safe and efficient manner. Verifies quantity, and conformance of materials to stated identifications and documentation. Works with Oracle and other computer systems including both in-house programs and customer portals. Must be able to work with a team and collaborate with other departments to meet production needs.

2nd Shift: 3:15pm - 1:45am (4/10 Schedule)

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • High School Diploma or equivalent and 1 year of relevant work experience
  • Proficient Forklift Operator
  • Experience in manufacturing or warehousing
  • Strong communication skills
  • Must be able to work with a team
  • Availability to work overtime
  • Organizational skills
  • Ability to physically lift objects up to 35 pounds
  • A strong work ethic
  • Basic math skills
  • Strong attention to detail


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • 3 years of relevant work experience
  • Experience with Oracle or SAP
  • Microsoft Office experience
  • Able to work with a team
  • Inventory Control Experience


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $37295 - $59672

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.


About BAE Systems Platforms & Services
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Salary : $37,295 - $59,672

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