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Shipping Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift
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What they do
A Forklift or Pallet Jack Operator operates forklift machinery used to lift heavy loads or pallets at a construction site, warehouse or factory.
$43,100 / year median in South Carolina
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Shipping Forklift Operator
- 2nd Shift
- Full Time
The Timken Company - Duncan, SC Posted on 09/02/26 (
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What Timken makes possible begins with you.
Those who came before us helped land a man on the moon, create the world's infrastructure, and introduce renewable energy alternatives. Now you can join the Timken team to write your own unique story and help drive what's next.
A career at Timken means you can have an immediate impact doing Work That Matters to the world— improving the efficiency of today's industrial equipment and preparing for the future of motion on our pl and beyond. New employees can start contributing right away, and t are many opportunities to advance your career at your own pace. Join our global team of 19,000 people in 45 countries, and start helping our customers push the limits of what's possible in their world of motion.
- Position Summary:
- Timken Distribution Center is currently seeking a 2nd Shift Shipping Forklift Operator for its facility located in Duncan, SC.
Monday-Friday 3pm-11pm, plus overtime as required. A successful warehouse employee values safety, accuracy, productivity, and customer service.
What We Offer
$17.50 hourly pay
Comprehensive benefits package, starting on first day of employment
401(k) retirement savings plan with generouspany match.
10 paid holidays per year
Paid vacation
Paid parental leave at one year of service
Employee discounts on products and services
Education expense reimbursement, eligible to at first day of employment
Opportunities for professional development and career growth
Essential Job Duties:
Operate powered industrial equipment for Material Handling (sit-down and stand-up forklifts, electric pallet jack, hand crane.)
Place product for customer orders and into specified locations.
Use handheld scanner to systematically move orders.
Verify the order specifications such as part number, weight, quantity and label placement.
Prepare packaged order for palletization and shipping.
Secure freight in containers using airbags, pallets and boards for blocking and bracing.
Secure pallets for transport.
Follow safety protocol to ensure trailers are securely in place prior to loading.
Minimum Requirements:
- 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or generalcation degree (GED) required.
Language Skills:
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, work instructions and prore manuals.
Ability toplete production forms. Ability tomunicate effectively with co-workers and plant leadership.
Physical Demands:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, crouch and use hands/arms.
The employee is regularly required to talk, hear at conversational level. The employee must regularly lift/move up to 30 pounds, frequently lift/move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift/move up to 55 pounds. Moving/lifting greater than 55 pounds requires assistance from another employee or a lifting device/hoist. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Required Personal Protective Equipment:
- Employee is required to wear steel-toed shoes at all times while on the plant floor.
You should be proficient in:
Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
Meets Physical Requirements
Forklift Experience
All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. T will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- Other Retirement and Savings