Production Forklift Operator (Overnight)
WP RawlForklift Operator – Production Dept. Location: Pelion, SC Weekly Pay: $16.50/hour + $0.50 increase after 90 days + Weekly Perfect Attendance Bonus November- December Schedule: 11:45 PM-10 AM, up to 7 days /week Jan-Oct Schedule: 11:45 PM-8:30 AM, 5 nights per week (rotating days off) About Us WP Rawl has been growing fresh vegetables—and careers—since 1925. As a leading grower, processor, and distributor of farm-fresh vegetables harvested year-round, we've grown from a small family operation in the Midlands of South Carolina into a company with nearly 800 employees. We are committed to growing products that nourish lives, creating opportunities for our team members, supporting local communities, and promoting sustainability and food safety. WP Rawl delivers fresh products to retailers from Florida to Maine and as far west as Texas and Wisconsin. Our employees are an extension of our family, and every team member has the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across our business. We're looking for a dependable, safety-conscious Forklift Operator to join our Production Department. In this role, you'll safely and efficiently move materials and products throughout our production floor, warehouses, storage areas, and trailers. Your focus on safety, accuracy, and proper product handling will help keep operations running smoothly and ensure materials are in the right place at the right time. What You'll Do As a Forklift Operator, you will: Safely operate a stand-up forklift to move palletized materials and finished products throughout the facility. Move pallets into multi-level storage racks and semi-tractor trailers. Deliver products and materials to production lines according to operational needs. Follow proper product rotation and inventory control practices, including bringing the oldest product to the production line first. Stack and label boxes on 40" x 48" wood pallets according to customer specifications. Ensure pallets are properly stacked, secured, and wrapped for safe handling and transportation. Safely perform lifting, stacking, and material-handling activities. Follow all safety procedures and regulations governing forklift and equipment operation. Complete daily preventive maintenance inspection forms for all equipment operated. Report equipment malfunctions, damage, or safety concerns to the appropriate supervisor. Maintain accurate records and follow established operating procedures. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area. Communicate effectively with supervisors, production team members, and other departments. Perform other duties as assigned. What You Need to Succeed High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Minimum of 1 year of stand-up forklift operating experience. Successful completion of a basic vision and aptitude test. Strong communication skills. Excellent attention to detail and awareness of surroundings. Knowledge of and adherence to instructions and safety procedures. Accurate, efficient, and timely completion of assigned tasks. Commitment to maintaining a clean and safe work environment. Experience working in a fast-paced production or warehouse environment preferred. Comfortable working in refrigerated environments. Capacity to lift up to 50 pounds. Strong depth perception and long-distance vision. Why Join WP Rawl? ✅ Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental & Vision ✅ $100 WEEKLY Perfect Attendance Bonus ✅ Flexible Spending Accounts ✅ Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance ✅ Paid Time Off (PTO) ✅ 401(k) Plan with Company Match ✅ Family-Oriented Work Environment ✅ Career Growth Opportunities Work Environment Work is performed throughout an expansive refrigerated production and warehouse facility. Production and warehouse temperatures average approximately 34–38°F . Exposure to loud equipment and production noise. Heavy forklift and pedestrian traffic. Regular standing, walking, bending, and maneuvering on concrete flooring. Frequent operation of industrial…