Forklift Operator/Material Handler

Forklift Operator

Company: Hinton Lumber Products, LLC.
Location: Summerville, SC
Job Type: Full-time
Starting Pay: $17.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday–Saturday, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM; overtime required

About Us
Hinton Lumber has been building quality wood pallets for a variety of industries since 1973. We’re a hands-on, team-focused operation that values hard work, safety, and reliability. If you like staying active, working with your hands, and seeing what you’ve built at the end of the day, we’d like to meet you.

What You’ll Do

• Operate a forklift in a busy production environment, moving pallets/finished goods into staging areas and delivering materials to workstations around the production equipment
• Keep production lines supplied so the operation runs smoothly with minimal downtime
• Stack, sort, and stage lumber neatly and safely according to grade, size, and order requirements
• Load and unload trucks as needed
• Perform daily pre-shift forklift inspections and report any maintenance issues
• Keep the production floor and, organized, clean, and free of hazards
• Follow all company safety rules and OSHA guidelines
• Communicate with supervisors and production staff to prioritize material movement

What We’re Looking For

• Ability to lift 50+ lbs repeatedly throughout the shift
• Comfortable standing, bending, and working on your feet for a full shift
• Able to work in a warehouse environment that can be loud, dusty, and hot or cold depending on the season
• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic
• Ability to follow instructions and work well with a team
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Basic math and measuring skills (reading a tape measure)

Nice to Have (Not Required)

• Previous pallet, sawmill, lumber yard, or manufacturing experience
• Experience with nail guns, saws, or other power tools
• Forklift certification

No experience? No problem. We provide on-the-job training for motivated people who show up ready to work.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay
• Weekly pay
• Overtime opportunities
• Paid holidays
• Safety equipment provided [e.g., gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection]
• Room to grow into lead, machine operator, or forklift roles

How to Apply
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Hinton Lumber Products LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 55.0 – 65.0 per week

Work Location: In person

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 55.0 – 65.0 per week

Work Location: In person