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Sealed Air
Forklift Operator I
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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
Department:
Food Employer Reference:
56460Location:
SIMPSONVILLE, South Carolina, United States Company Description Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. We strive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance - a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value to our stakeholders. In 2025, Sealed Air generated $5.4 billion in sales and has approximately 16,100 employees who serve customers in 119 countries/territories. To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com.Job Description Job Description Position Summary:
Verifies and keeps records on incoming shipments and prepares items for shipment.Pay:
$17.85Shift:
Morning Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Monitors incoming materials, comparing identifying information and counting, weighing and/or measuring items to verify accuracy. Put away inbound items. Examines incoming materials to ensure that they are intact and damage free. Operates lift truck or hand truck to move, convey or hoist materials to staging areas or rack locations. Pulls items for further processing. Determines area and location for transfer of material. Records all shortages and damages and reports issues to team leader for further investigation. Prepares, stages materials for truck loading. Counts and transports materials for customer and intra company freight. Transports materials, scrap, supplies as needed for manufacturing. Coordinate with Machine Operators to ensure that proper amount of correct material is available at machinery to allow for uninterrupted production. Inspect lift (battery or gas) daily and perform maintenance on the vehicle and report any maintenance deficiencies. Responsible for transporting pallet covers and pallets from inventory racks and warehouse, to production area.Qualifications Education:
High School diploma or equivalentRequirements:
Forklift Certification preferred 1-3 years of relevant experience Ability to interface effectively with employees, vendors and customers of all levels. Flexibility within a high-performance work environment. Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment. Able to work without close supervision. Able to follow instructions and make decisions based on data obtained.Other Requirements:
Computer knowledge and 1-2 years of Windows applications, SAP and Sym-ple experience preferred.Physical Requirements:
Average or better hearing Average or better vision o Color perception o Depth perception Benefits and Perks 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Employee discounts Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid elder care Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Qualifications Additional Information Requisition id: 56460Relocation:
No Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Please be cautious of fraudulent recruiting efforts using the Sealed Air name or logo. Sealed Air will never request private information during the application process, such as a Driver's License or Social Security Number. If you have any concerns about information received from SEE during the application process, please reach out to us directly at globalta@sealedair.com. LINK1 MON1Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Professional Development
- 401(k) Plans