Warehouse/forklift

Location: North Charleston

Shift: Mon-Fri, 7am-4pm, 1 hour lunch break

No Overtime or Weekends

Brand New/Climate-Controlled Facility

Pay: $18/hr., $2 pay raise once you go direct

Job Title: Warehouse Forklift Operator

Job Description

This role focuses on safely operating forklifts and material handling equipment to move, store, and ship palletized freight within a warehouse environment. You spend the majority of your shift on equipment, handling inbound and outbound shipments, maintaining inventory accuracy, and supporting a fast-paced logistics operation tied to port and supply chain activities.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts, including sit-down, deep reach, and pallet jack equipment, safely for most of the shift.

• Receive inbound freight, verify documentation, and put products away in designated rack locations.

• Load and unload inbound and outbound trucks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

• Pick, pack, and label orders accurately for customers or carriers.

• Stage and prepare shipments for pickup, ensuring order accuracy and proper documentation.

• Use scanners or warehouse systems to maintain accurate inventory records and product locations.

• Follow all warehouse safety standards, procedures, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area throughout the shift.

• Work both independently and as part of a team to meet production and shipping deadlines.

• Support general warehouse tasks as needed, including basic production, loading, unloading, and general labor duties.

Essential Skills

• Prior forklift operating experience, including reach truck, sit-down forklift, and pallet jack.

• Demonstrated ability to operate material handling equipment safely for the majority of the shift.

• Experience receiving inbound freight and placing products accurately into rack locations.

• Proficiency loading and unloading trucks in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

• Ability to pick orders, label products, and stage shipments for outbound delivery with high accuracy.

• Familiarity with inventory control using scanners or warehouse management systems.

• Comfort working in a production-driven, fast-paced warehouse or logistics operation.

• Ability to lift up to approximately 30 pounds on a regular basis.

• Strong attendance, reliability, and time management skills.

• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Experience in warehouse loading, unloading, and general labor tasks.

• in logistics, port operations, or import/export environments is beneficial.

• Ability to adapt to shift-based schedules and overtime when needed.

• Comfort working in temperature-controlled environments, including potential cold storage areas.

Why Work Here?

You join a stable, full-time warehouse operation with long-term growth potential and consistent scheduling. The environment is clean and climate controlled, offering exposure to port logistics and broader supply chain operations. As the Charleston operation expands, you gain opportunities to grow your skills and advance, supported by shift options and potential overtime for additional earnings.

Work Environment

You work in a warehouse setting where heavy forklift usage is central to the role, spending most of your shift on equipment with some lifting and standing. The facility is temperature-controlled and may include cold storage areas, providing a clean and climate-controlled environment. Operations are fast-paced and closely tied to port-related import and export activities. Personal protective equipment such as steel-toe footwear and safety glasses is required. Schedules are shift-based, typically on 1st or 2nd shift, with regular opportunities for overtime in a physically active, production-driven setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of North Charleston, SC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of North Charleston, SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in North Charleston,SC.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.