Material Handler/Forklift Driver

Headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina, MacLean Power Systems (MPS) is a leading manufacturer of mission-critical and engineered components for the electric utility, telecommunications, and civil markets. Established in 1986 as a subsidiary of a larger parent company, MPS has grown substantially and now operates as a standalone company. A dedicated workforce of over 1,600 team members worldwide, MPS is renowned for its commitment to quality, responsiveness, and safety. Our focus on vertical integration ensures the highest standards across our product lines. We operate nine production facilities across North America and continually invest in our manufacturing capabilities to better serve our customers.

At MPS, we strive to create a workplace that embodies respect, openness, collaboration, personal growth, and entrepreneurship. We are committed to achieving excellence in Environmental, Health & Safety through our Mission Zero initiative.

Job Summary

The Material Handler is responsible for performing shipping, receiving, warehousing, and material movement activities to support operations. This role operates powered industrial equipment (including forklifts) to safely and efficiently receive, store, move, and deliver raw materials, finished goods, and supplies while maintaining inventory accuracy and compliance with safety, quality, and 5S standards.

Job Duties

• Perform duties related to shipping, receiving, inspecting, storing, issuing, and delivering materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Complete shipments by processing, staging, and loading orders accurately and on time.
• Operate powered industrial equipment (e.g., forklifts) and warehouse equipment as needed to complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• Schedule, move, weigh, stock, receive, and pack inbound and/or outbound warehouse products.
• Load and unload trucks following established procedures.
• Utilize JDE, RFS, and RF technology to transact inventory movements, receipts, and shipments.
• Deliver raw materials and supplies to designated work centers to support production.
• Assist with maintaining accurate inventory levels and participating in cycle counts and physical inventories.
• Ensure correct labeling, packaging, documentation, and storage of materials.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing products for damage or discrepancies and report issues as needed.
• Complete all required documentation fully, accurately, and in a timely manner.
• Adhere to 5S standards, including maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all company Safety, Environmental, and Quality policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Experience, Education, and Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience, including experience operating powered industrial equipment.
• Powered industrial equipment certification preferred (or ability to obtain).
• Ability to perform work under direct supervision.
• Ability to handle basic issues and problems and escalate more complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Possess beginning to working knowledge of warehouse operations and material handling practices.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn inventory management systems and RF technology.
  
  

Experience and Education

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience, including experience operating powered industrial equipment.
• Powered industrial equipment certification preferred (or ability to obtain).
• Ability to perform work under direct supervision.
• Ability to handle basic issues and problems and escalate more complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Possess beginning to working knowledge of warehouse operations and material handling practices.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn inventory management systems and RF technology.
  
  

Competencies/ Skills

Safety & Compliance

Demonstrates safe operation of powered industrial equipment

Follows OSHA, company safety, environmental, and quality standards

Uses proper PPE and reports safety hazards or incidents promptly

Material Handling & Inventory Control

Accurately receives, stores, moves, stages, and ships materials

Maintains inventory accuracy through proper transactions and documentation

Identifies and addresses damaged or incorrect materials

Equipment Operation

Operates forklifts and other warehouse equipment safely and efficiently

Performs basic equipment inspections prior to use

Follows traffic patterns and load-handling best practices

Attention to Detail

Ensures correct labeling, packaging, and documentation

Verifies quantities, locations, and part numbers

Completes paperwork and system entries accurately

Organization & 5S

Maintains a clean, organized, and efficient work area

Adheres to 5S and continuous improvement standards

Properly stores materials in designated locations

Teamwork & Communication

Works effectively with warehouse, production, and shipping teams

Communicates issues clearly to supervisors and coworkers

Supports team goals and assists others when needed

EOE-Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Various agencies of the United States Government require employers to maintain information on applicants pertaining to factors such as race, sex, and type of position for which an individual applies. The information requested is voluntary and for compliance with certain record keeping requirements. MacLean Power, LLC has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all its associates and applicants for employment. MacLean Power, LLC believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age or any other protected group status.

All job offers are conditional, upon successful completion of pre-employment screening, including criminal checks, drug testing, employment, and education verification.