What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler - Forklift Operator position at Connect Staffing?
Connect Staffing is hiring a Material Handler for a warehouse / distribution operation in Spartanburg, SC. This is a temp-to-hire position paying $18.00/hr on a day shift with frequent overtime expected. In this role, you will pick orders from pick tickets, stage outbound shipments, and unload inbound deliveries using a forklift, pallet jack, and handheld scan devices. The facility operates a full-time schedule and overtime is a regular part of the workweek — not occasional.
Pay: $18.00/hr
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:45pm, OT as needed (frequent)
Location: Spartanburg, SC
Job Type: Temp-to-Hire
Primary workplace language(s): English
Work Environment: Non-climate-controlled warehouse
Responsibilities
- Pick inventory from pick tickets provided by inventory coordinators and ship/receive staff, scanning bins and labels to confirm pick location accuracy.
- Stage outbound inventory for internal and external transfers.
- Unload inbound deliveries and move materials to designated staging areas using a forklift or pallet jack.
- Perform inventory cycle counts using a scan gun.
- Restock materials and components in assigned warehouse locations.
- Build accessory kits and component packages to support kitting and assembly operations.
- Report damaged inventory to the Inventory Supervisor and Quality team.
Minimum Requirements
- 1 year of experience in a warehouse, distribution, or material handling environment.
- Active forklift certification.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with order picking using pick tickets or a WMS (Warehouse Management System).
- Familiarity with cycle counting procedures and inventory accuracy processes.
- Experience in kitting, assembly support, or component staging.
- Comfort working in a non-climate-controlled warehouse environment year-round.
- Experience with hand tools and basic assembly tasks.
- Experience operating a pallet jack and handheld scan devices.
- You may be a great fit if you've held any of these titles: Material Handler, Warehouse Associate, Order Picker, Shipping and Receiving Associate, Inventory Associate, Forklift Operator, Warehouse Technician, Production Associate, Distribution Center Associate, Fulfillment Associate.
Pre-Employment Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently throughout the shift.
- Ability to work on your feet for extended periods at a fast pace.
- Steel toe boots required (employee-provided).
- Drug screen required.
- Background check required.
- E-Verify / work authorization required.
- Must communicate effectively in English.
Benefits
- Weekly pay.
- Direct deposit / Paycard.
- Health and dental benefits available.
- Earn referral bonuses.
After you apply, please check your email for a short screening questionnaire from us. Candidates who complete it promptly will be reviewed faster.
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