Warehouse Materials Handler & Forklift Operator

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Location: Charleston , SC

Department: Operations and Fleet Management

Posted: 1/30/2026

Location Name: ATS Logistics - Charleston, SC

Wage Max: 22.00 Hourly

Wage Min: 18.00 Hourly

Position Type: Full-Time Hourly

Shift: Friday - Monday

We are hiring aWarehouse Materials Handler/Forklift Operator. This position is responsible to transfer, secure, and stage freight by operating forklifts and other equipment to load and unload trailers so that freight will arrive at final destination in a safe, timely, and efficient manner. This is a full-time role that offers competitive pay and benefits including paid time off, paid holidays and much more! Grow your career with ATS – we are a stable, family-owned and reputable transportation provider with 70 years in the business.

"There are a lot of logistics companies out there, why should I choose ATS?"

Benefits package including life, health, vision and dental insurance, PTO, and 401k

About the opportunity:The Warehouse Materials Handler/Forklift Operator is responsible for multiple tasks within our fast-paced warehouse including but not limited to: safely operating warehouse equipment including sit-down forklift to load, unload, and position freight, perform manual labor as needed and assist with securing loads. Experience with carpentry is highly preferred. Work schedule is Monday – Friday 7.30am – 4.30pm and work location is: 9016 Palmetto Commerce Parkway, Ladson, SC. Also, 270C Deming Way, Summerville, SC.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Perform or assist in terminal maintenance by using motorized equipment and hand/power tools for the safe upkeep of the property. Ability to safely operate equipment and move loads in both indoor and outdoor environments.

+ Assist with the preparing of all loads for shipping by following all DOT, OSHA, and company safety guidelines to protect the load, public, equipment, and property at all times whether trailers or rail cars. Safely assist during the trailer stacking, unstacking and securing.

+ Operate portable inventory scanning equipment and look up shipping instructions in computer systems.

+ Pick palletized units out of locations above floor height and set up for outbound shipment.

+ Load and unload materials on and off pallets, skids, or lifting device.

+ Complete daily safety inspection checks and clean propane powered forklift as needed.

+ Build crates for assembly at our location and/or as needed at customer locations.

+ In support of ATS's culture, all employees are expected to consistently, effectively and reliably perform in accordance with the Company's values as set forth in our core competencies and behaviors.

Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

+ 3 - 5 years verifiable experience operating a variety of warehouse equipment and working in a warehouse environment. Forklift certification or ability to become certified within 90 days of employment.

+ High School Diploma or equivalent.

+ Ability to safely operate all yard related equipment (for example, skid loader/skid-steer) and power and hand tools.

+ Ability to be self-motivated, multi-task, work independently as well as work in a team environment.

+ Possess good decision-making, problem-solving, attention to detail, customer service skills (internal/external) and good communication skills (written, listening and verbal).

+ Possess mechanical aptitude and basic computer skills.

+ Valid Driver's license preferred, but not required.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

+ Must be comfortable working in an environment with: loud noises constantly requiring ear protection, frequent temperature extremes due to outside weather conditions, being exposed to dirt, dust, grease, and ability to wear eye protection and steel-toed boots.

+ Constantly operating various forklifts and moves product i.e., tractors, frontend loaders, etc.

+ Intermittently: uses hand tools and power hand tools to perform light maintenance or cleaning, inspects and assess equipment and loads to ensure safe transportation, climbs up/down forklifts, tractors and ladders to perform duties.

+ Occasionally: positioning self under, on top of, or in awkward positions to secure loads or fix things, communicates with others regarding work questions, processes, procedures and timelines.

+ Must be able to safely lift/move parts, tools, equipment: from 1 to 10 lbs. frequently, from 11 to 25 lbs. intermittently, from 25 to 50 lbs occasionally, over 50 lbs. seldom.

Compensation & Benefits:

+ The anticipated hourly pay range for this position is between $18.00 - $22.00. Hourly pay rate offered is determined by relevant experience, education, certifications, and geographic location as compared to others doing substantially similar work.

+ Anderson Trucking Service is committed to supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package. Employees will have the opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401k retirement savings plan effective on the first of the month following 60 days of employment. Additionally, we provide paid holidays, paid time off, access to professional development opportunities, wellness programs, and employee assistance resources to our employees. Our goal is to ensure that all employees have the support and resources they need to thrive both professionally and personally.

Join our ATS family and apply today!

Anderson Trucking Service, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and veteran friendly employer!

This organization participates in E-Verify.We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. If E-Verify cannot confirm your authorization, you will be given written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before any action is taken against you, including termination of employment.Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or to discriminate based on citizenship status or national origin.Right to Work (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER\_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf)

Esta organización participa en E-Verify.Proporcionaremos al gobierno federal la información de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que está autorizado para trabajar en los Estados Unidos. Si E-Verify no puede confirmar su autorización, se le darán instrucciones por escrito y la oportunidad de comunicarse con el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS) o la Administración del Seguro Social (SSA) para resolver el problema antes de que se tome cualquier medida en su contra, incluida la terminación del empleo.Los empleadores no pueden usar E-Verify para preseleccionar solicitantes de empleo ni para discriminar por motivo de estatus de ciudadanía u origen nacional.Derecho al trabajo (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER\_RighttoWorkPosterES.pdf)

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